Why Build a Kit?

You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days.

Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days.

Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer. Or, you may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you.   

                                      1.  Basic Kit Checklist

Putting together a preparedness kit may seem like a daunting task but it can be done in a series of steps.

 - 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.

 - Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries.

 - Flashlights and extra batteries.

 - First Aid Kit.

FEMA Basic Disaster Supplies Link

                                          Back to Basics

The supplies listed above will get you started, some of them you may already have therefore you can begin building your kit today!

It is important that individuals review this list and consider where they live and the unique needs of their family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs.

                                         Building The Kit

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 2.  Doubling Your Efforts

Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.

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3. Economy + Resourcefulness = Preparedness

Making a kit may seem like an expensive proposition but you already have some supplies in your house. Take some of these and put them in a $10.00 plastic tub and you have the genesis of a kit that will be invaluable in a time of emergency or disaster.

Household Supplies Already On Hand

• Toilet Paper
• Flashlights
• Dry or Canned Food
• Basic Pet Supplies

This is the beginning of an emergency kit.

During each visit to the grocery or department store try to buy one or two things for your kits, this is minimal expense with maximum benefits! Before you know it  you will have the essentials needed to meet your needs to survive until emergency personnel can reach you.

 Your Kit, Your Way

From the dollar store to a high-end camping equipment specialty store each one offers a wealth of products and choices.

Make it a Learning Experience

Building a kit is a learning experience from what kinds of supplies to get to using a Noaa Weather Radio.

Prepare4 Can Help

From free advice to custom made kits and every kit in between we can assist you contact us today!

tod@prepare4.org

Business Phone No. 619-518-8980

What is in Your Kit?

• What types of supplies do you have?
• How many kits do you have?
• What are you prepared for?

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