5 Essential Items for a Family Emergency Kit

Emergencies happen fast. The best way to stay calm is to be ready. Here are 5 essentials every family emergency kit should include:

1. Water & Filtration

   • Tip: 1 gallon per person per day (3-day supply)

   • LifeStraw Personal Water Filter – Buy on Amazon

2. Portable Power Source

   • Keep phones and radios charged

   • Jackery Power Bank – Buy on Amazon

3. First Aid Kit

   • See First Aid Kit recommendations in blog post - Why Every Family Needs an Emergency, Safety & Medical Preparedness Checklist

   • Emergency Blanket & Warm Gear

   • Retains body heat in cold conditions

   • Mylar Emergency Blankets - Buy on Amazon

4. Battery-Powered Radio

   • Stay informed when the power’s out

   • Midland Emergency Radio - Buy on Amazon

💡 Pro Tip: Store your kit in a waterproof bag by the front door or in your car trunk.