Menu Home Get Help How To Prepare For Emergencies Survival Kit Supplies Survival Kit Supplies Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate. Take the short quiz below to test your knowledge, then scroll down for our full list of recommended supplies. YOU GOT 3 OUT OF 3 CORRECT Score 100% Congratulations! You know how to pack a successful emergency preparedness kit. Check out the full list of what to include in your kit here. Download the free emergency app for information and updates on weatherrelated disasters. SHARE YOUR RESULTS What Do You Need In A Survival Kit? At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below: 1. Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) 2. Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home). 3. Flashlight Available on the Red Cross Store 4. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) Available on the Red Cross Store 5. Extra batteries 6. First aid kit Available on the Red Cross Store 7. Medications (7-day supply) and medical items 8. Multi-purpose tool 9. Sanitation and personal hygiene items 10. Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certi cates, insurance policies) 11. Cell phone with chargers 12. Family and emergency contact information 13. Extra cash 14. Emergency blanket Available on the Red Cross Store 15. Map(s) of the area Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit: • Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc) • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers) • Games and activities for children • Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl) • Two-way radios • Extra set of car keys and house keys • Manual can opener Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area: • Whistle • N95 or surgical masks • Matches • Rain gear • Towels • Work gloves • Tools/supplies for securing your home • Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes • Plastic sheeting • Duct tape • Scissors • Household liquid bleach • Entertainment items • Blankets or sleeping bags Be Red Cross Ready Anatomy of a First Aid Kit Make a Disaster Plan Be Informed Donate Now to Disaster Relief Help people affected by disasters big and small. $1000 $ $500 $250 $100 $75 $50 Other Amount $10 is the minimum online donation. DONATE NOW © 2019 The American National Red Cross • Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Contact Us • FAQ • Mobile Apps • Give Blood •
