Basic Emergency Kit

This is a basic list of items to pack in your emergency kit. You may need to personalize it if you have dietary or medical needs. You'll also want to adjust your kit depending on where you will store it and how much room you have in your car, home or office.

  • Food
  • Water
  • Water purification tablets
  • Folding shovel
  • Whistle
  • Poncho
  • Emergency blanket
  • Matches
  • Can opener
  • Utensils
  • Toilet paper
  • Sewing Kit
  • First Aid Kit
  • Elastic bandages (3" & 4")
  • Latex gloves
  • Dust masks
  • Emergency candle
  • Insect repellent, 1 oz
  • Sunblock
  • Flashlight
  • Solar or crank radio w/light
  • Metal mirror
  • Kleenex
  • Tooth brush & paste
  • Trash bags (2-plastic)
  • Duct tape
  • Rope (nylon, 100')
  • Pocket knife
  • Scissors
  • Pencil & note pad