MAKE YOUR OWN KIT AT HOME!

Planning ahead and compiling a kit takes time. But don’t give up! It’s easier than you think and doesn’t have to be expensive. Being prepared is important for you and your family.

Review the list below. You’ll be surprised to find how many items you already have around the house. 

To fill in what’s missing, click on our printer-friendly supply kit list and take it with you on your next visit to the grocery or supply store. If you pick up a few items each time you visit the store, you’ll have a complete kit in no time. And, you won’t be spending a lot of money all at once. Download: Printer Friendly Supply Kit List


Making Your Kit

1. Have at least three days worth of emergency supplies for each family member.

2. Assemble a basic Emergency Supply Kit with these recommended items:
 

	Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
	Flashlight and extra batteries
	Whistle to signal for help
	Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
	Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
	Local maps
	Cell phone with chargers
	Fresh Water - One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation (click here for more details)
	Food - At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food (click here for more details)
	Clean Air - Have items on hand to create a barrier between yourself and any airborne contamination (click here for more details)
	Warmth - Think about what you and your family would need to stay warm (click here for more details)
	Additional items to consider (click here for more details)

 

3. Assemble a First Aid Kit

In any emergency, a family member or you yourself may be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. If you have these basic supplies you are better prepared to help your loved ones when they are hurt. 

Remember, many injuries are not life threatening and do not require immediate medical attention. Knowing how to treat minor injuries can make a difference in an emergency. Consider taking a first aid class. Simply having the following things can help you stop bleeding, prevent infection and assist in decontamination.

Click here for a list of things you should have in your First Aid Kit.

Have More Than One Kit
Because emergencies aren’t always at home, create an emergency supply kit to store in your car and at your workplace. It’s also a good idea to ask your child’s school for a copy of their emergency plan for you to keep at home or work.

And if you want more help in learning how to make preparing a kit easy, visit do1thing.us – a program designed to help make the job of emergency preparedness easier by breaking it into 12 smaller pieces.