7 Essential Items in Your Emergency Kit | More Prepared (2024)

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Basic emergency kit checklist: Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles) Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year) Manual can opener. Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)

Basic emergency kit checklist: Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles) Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year) Manual can opener. Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)

In case of an emergency, this kit will help you to get through the immediate crisis.It is important to include sanitation items in your emergency kit to prevent the spread of germs and infections. Sanitation items can include hand sanitizer, toilet paper, moist towelettes, soap, and plastic bags for waste disposal.

Include some lip balm, deodorant, and period products to keep the basics covered. An extra phone charger and a spare set of underwear can be life-saving if something happens. Keep a pack of gum and/or a small snack in your emergency kit in case you need something to nibble on during a long day.

What are the top 7 survival items? ›

These 7 basic survival kit components are: food, water, first aid, warmth & shelter, sanitation & hygiene, lighting & communication and other survival gear.

As suggested by it's name, the Essentials 3 Day Kit does not skimp on what is really important- the essentials of survival. With the purpose of survival in mind, the contents of this kit cover all 8 areas of preparedness- food, water, light and communication, sanitation and hygiene, first aid, and heat and shelter.

Basic Emergency Kit Should Include:

Water – one gallon per person per day. Food – ready to eat or requiring minimal water. Manual can opener and other cooking supplies. Plates, utensils and other feeding supplies. First Aid kit & instructions.

Some of the best options include: Grains like rice and pasta, which are rich in carbohydrates and provide you with the energy you need in survival situations. Legumes, which are a great source of protein and fiber. They are easy to store and can be used in a variety of dishes.

Include the following items in each Go Bag:

Food – 3-day supply. Warmth/Shelter – Emergency blanket, 3 12-hour body warmers, poncho. Medical Supplies – First Aid/medical kit, pain reliever, 3 pairs of medical gloves, and a 3-7 day supply of any required life-saving medications as well as copies of prescriptions.

Water – 3 bottles. Food – 3-day supply. Warmth/Shelter – Emergency blanket, 3 12-hour body warmers, poncho. Medical Supplies – First Aid/medical kit, pain reliever, 3 pairs of medical gloves, and a 3-7 day supply of any required life-saving medications as well as copies of prescriptions.

What is in a family emergency supply kit? ›

Include at a minimum:

Water, two gallons of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation. Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both. Flashlight and extra batteries.

Consider including these items:

Books, games, puzzles, or other fun things to do. A favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Paper and pencil/markers/crayons. Identification to be carried by each child in case your family members become separated.