Family Emergency Kit Assembly

Evaluate the needs of your family members, including any medical requirements, dietary restrictions, and consider pets' needs. List all the essentials needed to support your family for three days.

Calculate and store at least one gallon of water per person per day, with a minimum three-day supply for drinking and sanitation.

Gather a three-day supply of non-perishable food items that are easy to prepare and meet the dietary needs of your family members.

Include basic tools such as a manual can opener, a flashlight with extra batteries, a radio, and a multi-purpose tool.

Prepare or purchase a first aid kit that includes necessary medications, bandages, antiseptics, and any prescription medications your family needs.

Collect personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and other sanitary supplies. Also, pack a change of clothes for each person.

Make copies of important documents, such as identification, insurance policies, bank account records, and store them in a waterproof container.

Consider the unique needs of your family such as supplies for infants, elderly members, or items for people with disabilities.

Assemble a kit for your pets with food, water, medications, and any other items they will need.

Pack all items in one or two easily accessible, durable containers. Label the containers and store them in a place known to all family members.

Check the kit semi-annually, replace expired items, update personal items, and refresh water and food supplies as necessary.

Tailor the kit to fit your family's specific needs beyond the basics, considering any items that children, elderly family members, or pets may specifically require.

Familiarize your family members with the contents of the emergency kit and provide instructions on using the items, especially tools and the first aid kit.

Conduct emergency drills using the kit, so family members become comfortable in finding and using the items under stress.