The following checklist shows items that FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security recommend that each civilian keeps on hand in the event of an emergency or disaster. The table shows the items recommended by FEMA and how Kits from EmergencyKits.com align with their recommendations. Note that some items are personal in nature and need to be supplied by the owner of the emergency kit. Mouse over each check mark to see how the contents of each EmergencyKits.com kit aligns with the FEMA recommendation.
Emergency Supplies Recommended By FEMA
| Emergency Supply Items (FEMA Recommended) | Homestead Ultimate Kit | Home Base Kit | Home Pack Kit | Basic Bucket Kit | Basic Backpack Kit |
| Water (One Gallon per person per day for at least three days) |  |
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| Food (at least a three day supplies of non-perishable food) | |
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| Household Chlorine Bleach (to purify water) | |
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| Radio and NOAA Weather Radio (Hand Crank and/or Battery Powered) | |
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| First Aid Kit | |
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| Whistle (to signal for help) | |
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| Dust Mask (to help filter contaminated air) | |
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| Plastic Sheeting (for sheltering in place) | |
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| Wrench or Pliers (to turn off utilities) | |
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| Can Opener for Food (if kit contains canned food) |  |
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| Emergency Communication Plan | |
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| Local Maps | Maps are Personal Items that Must be Provided by Owner | ||||
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Additional Emergency Supplies to Consider Adding To Your Emergency Kit
| Additional Emergency Supply Items (FEMA Recommended) | Homestead Ultimate Kit | Home Base Kit | Home Pack Kit | Basic Bucket Kit | Basic Backpack Kit |
| Prescription Medications and Glasses | These Personal Items Must be Supplied by Owner | ||||
| Infant Formula and Diapers | These Personal Items Must be Supplied by Owner | ||||
| Pet Food and Extra Water for Your Pet | Emergency Kits for Dogs and Cats Available | ||||
| Important Family Documnets like copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records, in waterproof container | These Personal Items Must be Supplied by Owner | ||||
| Cash | Supplied By Owner | ||||
| Emergency Reference Material (First Aid,etc.) | Download An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness Here FREE | ||||
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Sleeping Bag, or Warm Blanket (for Each Person) |
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| Complete Change of Clothing | These Personal Items Must be Supplied by Owner | ||||
| Fire Extinguisher | |
Complete Line of Fire Extinguishers Available | |||
| Matches in Waterproof Container | |
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| Feminine Supplies and Personal Hygiene Items | Hygiene Kits Available | ||||
| Mess Kit, Paper Cups, Plates, Utensiles, Paper Towels | The Food Bars and Water In These Kits Require No Preparation | ||||
| Paper and Pencil | |
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| Books, Games, or other Activities for Children | These Personal Items Should be Supplied by Owner | ||||
| Also Included in These Kits (Other Important Items) | Two-Way Radio (x2), Waterproof Ponchos (x6), Emergency Candles (x6), Lightsticks (x6), Nylon Cord, Utility Knife, Heavy Duty Work Gloves, Fire Resistant Document Bag, Hand Sanitizer, , Stove with 30 Day Supply of Fuel Disks. 65 Gallon Supply Container On Wheels | Waterproof Ponchos, Lightstick, Nylon Cord, Heavy Duty Work Gloves | Waterproof Ponchos, Lightstick, Nylon Cord, Heavy Duty Work Gloves | Waterproof Ponchos | Waterproof Ponchos |
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