Roadside Emergency Kit (2024)

FAQs

How to get a free emergency kit? ›

The Emergency Financial First Aid Kit is available for free from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Basic emergency kit checklist: Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles) Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year) Manual can opener. Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)

Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food) Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert. Flashlight. First aid kit.

PLASTIC SHEETING and DUCT TAPE to “seal the room” for sheltering in place. MEDICATIONS to include prescription and non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, stomach remedies and etc. FIRST AID SUPPLIES. An assortment of bandages, ointments, gauze pads, cold/hot packs, tweezers, scissors and sanitizer.

Hold your head up and don't slouch. Take a break at least every 2 hours. Stop in a place that is safe and well-populated to walk around and stretch.

Include the following items in each Go Bag:

Food – 3-day supply. Warmth/Shelter – Emergency blanket, 3 12-hour body warmers, poncho. Medical Supplies – First Aid/medical kit, pain reliever, 3 pairs of medical gloves, and a 3-7 day supply of any required life-saving medications as well as copies of prescriptions.

Basic Emergency Kit Should Include:

Water – one gallon per person per day. Food – ready to eat or requiring minimal water. Manual can opener and other cooking supplies. Plates, utensils and other feeding supplies. First Aid kit & instructions.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: Water - one gallon of water per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation. Food - a supply of non-perishable food to last for several days. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert. ...

Additionally, do not include items like flammable materials, weapons, or dangerous chemicals, as they can pose safety risks. Finally, avoid storing valuable documents, such as passports or original birth certificates, in the kit, as they are better kept in a secure location and easily accessible in case of evacuation.

Items to consider for your Go Bag include: Bottled water and nonperishable food, such a s granola bars. Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, etc) Flashlight, hand-crank or battery-operated AM/FM radio, and extra batteries.

What is in a Japanese emergency kit? ›

The kit includes three small bottles of water that can keep for five years and two packs of “emergency rice,” which can be prepared with water (it takes 60 minutes using cold water and 15 minutes using hot water.) It can keep for up to seven years.

Some examples of foods to include are: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables. Protein or fruit bars. Dry cereal or granola and dried fruit.

Include the following items in each Go Bag:

Food – 3-day supply. Warmth/Shelter – Emergency blanket, 3 12-hour body warmers, poncho. Medical Supplies – First Aid/medical kit, pain reliever, 3 pairs of medical gloves, and a 3-7 day supply of any required life-saving medications as well as copies of prescriptions.

Fire Extinguisher. Water and Non-Perishable Food. Multi-Tool. Navigation Equipment (compass, GPS, etc.)