Frequently Asked Questions

A basic emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days, a 3-day food supply, a first aid kit, a NOAA weather radio, a flashlight with extra batteries, a whistle, dust masks, moist towelettes, a manual can opener, local maps, and a cell phone with chargers. Ready.gov publishes the full baseline list.

FEMA and Ready.gov recommend a minimum 3-day kit for most households and a 14-day supply for homes in earthquake-prone regions. Choose longer durations when extended utility outages, wildfire evacuations, or supply chain disruptions are likely in your area.

Store your kit in a cool, dry location that is easy to access during an evacuation. A closet near an exit, a garage shelf, or a labeled bin in the mudroom are common choices. Avoid attics (heat), crawl spaces (moisture), and deep storage you cannot reach quickly.

Check your kit twice a year and rotate food, water, batteries, and medications as they approach expiration. Mylar-sealed freeze-dried food and emergency water pouches last 5 to 25 years; standard canned food and bottled water should rotate annually.

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