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Emergency Kit Checklist
Gather practical household supplies you can build, use, and rotate over time.
Core Supplies
- Water for drinking and basic sanitation.
- Shelf-stable food that your household will actually eat.
- Manual can opener, utensils, and simple cleanup supplies.
- Flashlights or headlamps with extra batteries.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
- Phone charging cables, wall plugs, and backup batteries.
- First aid supplies and copies of first aid instructions.
- Cash in small bills if cards or ATMs are unavailable.
Health and Household Needs
- Medication list, pharmacy contacts, and refill reminders.
- Glasses, hearing aid batteries, mobility supplies, or device accessories.
- Sanitation items, hand wipes, trash bags, and personal hygiene supplies.
- Baby, child, older adult, and access-need items.
- Pet food, bowls, leash, carrier, waste bags, and vaccination copies.
- Copies of IDs, insurance information, and emergency contacts.
Storage and Rotation
- Pack supplies in easy-to-carry bins, bags, or smaller household stations.
- Keep one small grab-and-go version near an exit.
- Label expiration dates or review dates for food, water, batteries, and supplies.
- Review the kit after seasonal changes, moves, new medications, or household changes.
Reviewed 2026-06-28. This checklist is educational only. It does not guarantee coverage, safety, reimbursement, or recovery. Read your policy and contact your insurer, licensed professionals, local officials, or other qualified sources for guidance specific to your situation.
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