Build A Kit | Ready.gov
Summary: This official FEMA Ready.gov checklist provides a foundational list of essential items for an emergency supply kit, including water, food, communication tools, and sanitation supplies, along with additional items to consider based on individual family needs.
The Ready.gov Emergency Supply Kit Checklist is a guide designed to help individuals and families prepare for natural and man-made disasters. It categorizes supplies into 'Recommended Items'—such as water, non-perishable food, battery-powered radios, flashlights, first aid kits, and sanitation supplies—and 'Additional Items to Consider,' which include prescription medications, infant supplies, pet care items, important documents, and comfort items like blankets and games. The document emphasizes that this list is a starting point and encourages users to tailor their kits to their specific household requirements, including maintaining multiple kits for home, work, and vehicles.
Document outline
1. Recommended Items for a Basic Emergency Supply Kit 2. Additional Items to Consider 3. Emergency Preparedness Guidance (Ready Campaign Overview) 4. Kit Maintenance and Storage Recommendations