What to Put in Your Disaster Kit

If you’re like most people, you know that you need a disaster kit handy – unforeseen circumstances could pop up at any time – but what are you supposed to put in it?

What to Put in Your Disaster Kit

Your emergency or disaster kit needs to be stocked with:

You need at least one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days.
Have a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
Battery-powered or hand crank radio.
First aid kit.
Extra batteries.
A whistle to signal for help.
Dust masks.
Moist towelettes and garbage bags for personal sanitiation.
Wrenches or pliers to turn off your utilities.
A manual can opener.
Local maps.
An extra phone charger and backup battery.

You may also need other items, like prescription medications (and non-prescription medications, like pain relievers and antacids) and infant supplies (such as diapers and wipes, bottles, formula and diaper rash cream).

If your have a preparedness bag, you’ll have even more room for supplies – and that’s what we’ll cover in our next post.