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How to get a free emergency kit? ›

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

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation) 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.

If you don't have insurance, find a family planning clinic in your area. They may provide emergency contraception for free or at low cost. To see if you are eligible for low-cost or no-cost health insurance, visit HealthCare.gov.

Before a collapse, you should stockpile a weak supply of food, water, a flashlight, a radio, a can opener, and a contact list.

Food (ready to eat) and water. Phone charger and battery bank. Small battery-powered or hand-crank radio. Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight.

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.

Water – 3 bottles. 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.

These 7 basic survival kit components are: food, water, first aid, warmth & shelter, sanitation & hygiene, lighting & communication and other survival gear.

What to put in a doomsday bag? ›

A bug out bag checklist includes the basic staples of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recommended 72-hour disaster supplies kit, including a three-day-plus supply of food and water, a first-aid kit, a flashlight (and backup batteries), a hand-crank or battery-powered radio, and signaling devices such as a ...

COLORS FOR BUGGING OUT

Color isn't usually as much of an issue for go bags, but with EDCs, it's always a good idea to stay under the radar by sticking to black, dark green, or brown.

Multiply that daily amount by the number of days you want to plan for. For example, if you estimate $30 would be the minimum amount of money you would need, and you think five days is the right amount to plan for, you would have a comfortable baseline of $150 for your emergency preparedness reserve.

Three days' supply of bottled water and ready-to-eat food that won't go off. Copies of important documents, such as insurance policies and birth certificates. Keep these in a waterproof bag. Pencil, paper, penknife and whistle.

A “go bag” is an easy-to-carry bag that holds everything you need if you have to leave in a hurry or in an emergency. Think of it like a small backpack or duffle bag with your essentials.