Your emergency kit | British Red Cross (2024)

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What four items does the Red Cross recommend go into a family disaster kit? ›

The red cross emblem came into existence more than 150 years ago when the Geneva Conventions adopted it to protect medical personnel assisting the wounded on the battlefield. Soon after, the emblem was also adopted to identify the humanitarian services of Red Cross societies around the world.

Several items pop up onscreen: A radio, a blanket, water bottles, a first aid kit, a flashlight, cans, a fire extinguisher, medication, a utility knife, a lantern.) It's everyone's responsibility to ensure your household is prepared in case of an emergency. With a little preparation, you can be ready for anything.

The Emergency Financial First Aid Kit is available for free from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Basic 72-Hour Emergency Supply List: Water—one gallon 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 for all persons in your family. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.

The Top 3 Items: Proper Clothing, Means to Light a Fire, and a Survival Knife are the Most Important.

What is the Code of Conduct? The Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief is a voluntary code designed to help signatories deliver principled and effective humanitarian action.

Please do not use a red cross symbol in your signage, designs or logos. The Red Cross emblem is a protected symbol and is not descriptive for medical or emergency care, first aid or disaster response. This is misuse, and it diminishes the meaning and goodwill of the Red Cross emblem.

In 1876, the committee adopted the name "International Committee of the Red Cross" (ICRC), which is still its official designation today.

What are 4 things every emergency kit should have? ›

Kits should include food, water, a first aid kit, tools, copies of important documents, clothing and bedding, medications, and pet supplies.

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.

When the Chain of Survival metaphor was first created and described, it included early recognition, early access, early CPR, early defibrillation and early advanced life support (Newman M, 1989, 1990).