Emergency Kits Checklist

05 Aug Emergency Kits Checklist

Here at Sava, we believe that you can never be too prepared. Whether you’re preparing for the worst-case scenario by purchasing insurance, preparing your car for winter weather, or preparing for an oncoming storm, we know that preparation now saves you headaches later. A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items your household or business may need in the event of an emergency. We’ve compiled a list of all the items you’ll want to have in your kit!

Emergency Supply Kits

1. Water (you need 1 gallon per person, per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)
2. Food (enough non-perishable foods for every member of your household for at least three days)
3. Battery-Powered or Hand Crank Radio
4. Batteries (AA, AAA, C, and D)
5. Flashlights (one for each household member)
6. First Aid Kit (check out our First Aid Kit Must-Haves Blog!)
7. Medications (at least a 7 day supply)
8. Whistle
9. Face Masks
10. Plastic Sheeting & Duct Tape (to create an emergency shelter)
11. Moist Towelettes, Garbage Bags and Plastic Ties (for personal sanitation)
12. Wrench or Pliers (to turn off utilities)
13. Manual Can Opener
14. Local Maps, Directions to Emergency Shelter and Evacuation Routes
15. List of Emergency Contacts
16. Cell Phone Chargers (traditional wall chargers, car chargers, and portable cell phone charger)
17. One Complete Change of Warm Clothing Per Person
    • A jacket or coat
    • Shoes & socks
    • Long pants
    • Long sleeve shirt
    • Hat & gloves
    • Sleeping bag and/or warm blanket for each person
18. Mess Kits (paper cups, plates, utensils)
19. Paper Towels and Toilet Paper
20. Hand Sanitizer and Disinfecting Wipes
21. Important Family Documents (copies of insurance policies, identification, medication lists & pertinent medical info, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container)
22. Extra Cash
23. Infant Formula and Diapers (if you have an infant)

Don’t Forget Your Pets!

You can fill an evac-sack or pillowcase with supplies for your pets. Make sure it’s clearly labeled, easy to carry, and that everyone in the household knows where it is.

• Photocopies of medical records in a waterproof container.
• Two-weeks supply of any medicine your pet needs.
• 3-7 days worth of pet food
• Disposable litter trays & scoopable litter
• Liquid dish soap
• Disposable garbage bags
• Pet bowls
• An extra collar/harness and an extra leash
• At least 7 days worth of water for each pet
• Blanket
• Recent photos of your pets