Survival Kits

Being prepared for any disaster or emergency event means your Survival kit is a critical need. In case you must evacuate your home, take these easy-to-carry Kits; Store proper supplies—aid from a Best Go Bag Shop is a good start—for true preparedness.

What Do You Need In A Survival Kit?

True preparedness means your kit should have basic emergency supplies. These items are for you and your family, at home or if you need to evacuate:

• A minimum 3-day (ideally 7-day or 2-week if possible) supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food and water (one gallon per person per day).

• A first aid kit.

• Flashlight with extra batteries.

• A battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA Weather Radio.

• Multi-purpose tool.

• Emergency blanket.

• Personal hygiene and sanitation items.

• Map(s) of the area for evacuation.

• Cell phone with chargers.

• Copies of pertinent personal documents (like passports, birth certificates, insurance policies, proof of address).

• Family and emergency contact information.

• Medical information including medications (medication).

• Cash.

Depending on the types of disasters that are common where you live, also consider adding these things to your kit:

For your home and specific disasters common where you live, also consider adding these extra supplies and things to your kit:

• Sturdy shoes.

• Work gloves.

• Clothing (e.g., hat, rain gear).

• Sleeping bags or extra blankets.

• Plastic sheeting and duct tape (for securing things).

• Household liquid bleach.

• N95 or surgical masks.

• Scissors.

• Matches.

• A whistle.

• Basic tools.

• Towels.

• Entertainment items. These are that many things you might pack in bags.