Family Emergency Kit
Learn what goes into an emergency kit.
- After watching the video together, start building your own emergency kit. This can seem like a big job, but start by having kids help you find useful things that you already have. For example, you might have an extra water bottle (or an empty bottle or carton that can store water). If you don’t have a backpack to collect supplies, use grocery bags or anything that’s easy to carry.
- For the things you don’t have yet, try adding an item or two to your shopping list each week until your kit is finished. Some key items are: water, medications and first aid items, food that won’t go bad (such as canned or dry goods), flashlights, and extra batteries.
- Decide on a place to keep your emergency kit. It should be a place where everyone can find it quickly.
Related Resources
Here for Each Other Family Guide: Floods
Helping children after a flood.
Let’s Get Ready: Emergency Family Guide
Prepare for emergencies as a family.
Here for Each Other: Blizzards
Help little ones feel safe and calm at home during severe winter weather.
Here for Each Other: House Fires
Comforting children after a house fire.
Let’s Get Ready: Power Safety
Keep the whole family safe around electricity.
Here for Each Other: Hurricanes
Recovering from a hurricane.
Here for Each Other: Wildfires
Support children during and after wildfires.
