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Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist
Complete 72-hour emergency kit for your family. Food, water, first aid, and essential supplies for natural disasters and emergencies.
💧 Water & Food (3-Day Supply)
- ○Water - 1 gallon per person per day (3 days)
Per person
- ○Water purification tablets or filter
- ○Non-perishable food (canned, dried, energy bars)
- ○Manual can opener (non-electric!)
- ○Disposable plates, cups, utensils
- ○Infant formula if needed
- ○Pet food if applicable
- ○Comfort foods (chocolate, candy) for morale
🩹 First Aid & Medications
- ○Complete first aid kit
- ○Prescription medications (7-day supply, rotate)
- ○Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
- ○Antihistamines (Benadryl)
- ○Anti-diarrhea medicine
- ○Tweezers and scissors
- ○Medical-grade gloves
- ○Thermometer
- ○Glasses or contacts (spare pair)
- ○Sunscreen SPF 30+
- ○Insect repellent
🔦 Tools & Supplies
- ○Flashlight with extra batteries
- ○Battery-powered or hand crank radio (NOAA weather)
- ○Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
- ○Duct tape
- ○Plastic sheeting
- ○Whistle (for signaling)
- ○Local maps (paper, not digital)
- ○Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
- ○Fire extinguisher (small, portable)
- ○Matches in waterproof container
📱 Communication & Documents
- ○Cell phone with chargers (battery pack)
- ○Copies of important documents in waterproof bag
- ○Cash in small bills (ATMs may not work)
- ○Emergency contact list (printed)
- ○Family meeting points written down
- ○Insurance info copies
- ○Photo IDs copies
🏕️ Shelter & Comfort
- ○Emergency blankets (mylar, space blankets)
- ○Sleeping bags or blankets
- ○Tent or tarp
- ○Change of clothes per person
- ○Sturdy shoes
- ○Rain gear
- ○Work gloves
🧹 Sanitation & Hygiene
- ○Toilet paper
- ○Garbage bags with ties
- ○Hand sanitizer
- ○Moist towelettes
- ○Feminine supplies
- ○Toothbrush and toothpaste
- ○Soap
- ○Diapers if needed
- ○Bucket with lid (portable toilet)
👶 Special Needs Items
- ○Baby supplies (formula, bottles, diapers)
- ○Games, books, toys for kids
- ○Pet carrier and leash
- ○Hearing aid batteries
- ○Medical equipment (portable oxygen, etc.)
- ○Mobility aids
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist include?
This checklist contains 58 specific items organized into 7 categories: 💧 Water & Food (3-Day Supply), 🩹 First Aid & Medications, 🔦 Tools & Supplies, and more. Example items include Water - 1 gallon per person per day (3 days), Water purification tablets or filter, Non-perishable food (canned, dried, energy bars).
How do I use this checklist effectively?
1) Copy the list to your free Honeydew account. 2) Review all 58 items and remove any that don't apply to your situation. 3) Add any personal items unique to your needs. 4) Share with family members to divide responsibilities. 5) Check off items as you complete them.
Why use a checklist for emergency preparedness kit?
Checklists reduce forgotten items by 30-50% according to productivity research. This 58-item list was curated to cover common needs across 7 categories. The average user customizes 10-20% of items for their specific situation.