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Free Emergency Supplies Checklist Guide

When preparing for an emergency or participating in disaster preparedness, there is a list of important items you should focus on grabbing. It is best to have these items prepared beforehand so that when the time comes, all you need to do is grab and go. However, keeping an emergency supplies checklist close to your 72-hour kits or by your door with your keys can also help ensure you don’t miss anything important while on a mad dash out the door.

Today I am sharing a free list of emergency supplies you should focus on grabbing in case of an emergency. I will share this list here for you to look at and learn from, and I will also provide a free printable copy of this emergency supplies checklist that you can use as a guide and reference anytime you need to.

Keep this list handy and be sure everything on this checklist is easily accessible at all times. Trust me – you don’t want to spend what precious evacuation minutes you have hunting anything down.

A free emergency supplies checklist with water, food, and important documents

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Your Basic (And Free) Emergency Supplies Checklist

For most emergencies expect to keep at least enough food to feed each person in your household for 3-5 days.

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Non-Perishable Foods and Beverages to Keep on Hand

Food is necessary to stay alive and having non-perishable foods on hand will make a huge difference in any emergency situation. Whether you are bugging in or evacuating, keep at minimum a 3-day supply for each member of your household of the following items on hand at all times.

Canned soups with pull tab
Canned meat with pull tab
Tuna fish sealed pouch or pull tab
peanut butter
granola bars
nuts
dried fruit
beef jerky
trail mix
canned vegetables with pull tab
canned fruit with pull tab
shelf-stable applesauce
shelf-stable pudding
peanut butter crackers
cheese crackers
Can opener for cans that don’t have a pull tab
Water – 1 gallon per person for day for drinking . Add more if you’ll be using it for personal hygiene. A 5 day supply for a family of 4 would equal 20 gallons of drinking water

Other Emergency Items You Will Appreciate Having on Hand

Once you’ve handled the bare necessities, these emergency items will be much appreciated in an emergency situation.

Matches in a waterproof container
Extra Batteries
- AA
- D
- C
- 9V
Small Tool Kit with Pliers, Wrench, Screwdrivers
Duct Tape
Plastic Sheeting/Tarps
Dust Masks
Hand Cranked Radio
Emergency Phone that doesn’t require electricity
Cell phone with charger
Solar charger
Whistle to signal for help
Household Fire Extinguisher
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper (when diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.)
Cash
Maps

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Paper Goods for Meals

If you are bugging in instead of bugging out, having a supply of paper goods on hand (paper plates, cups, etc) can be a good idea. This becomes particularly important when there is no water with which to wash dishes

Paper plates
Plastic cups
Plastic utensils
Paper towels
Garbage bags (13 gal. for personal hygiene items and 30 gal. for normal garbage)

First Aid Items/Medications to Grab

In addition to any medications you need to keep yourself alive (insulin for example) having some basic first aid items will go a long way in keeping you happy and healthy.

First aid kit – see first aid kit checklist for items to be included
First Aid Manual
Prescription medication
Over-the-Counter medication
Glasses
Hearing Aids

For Personal Comfort or Hygiene

While these items will not do much to keep you alive (with the exception of blankets/clothing), they will go a long way in keeping you comfortable. And in a high stress situation, being as comfortable as possible will be a critical part of maintaining your sanity and clear focus.

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap
Feminine hygiene supplies
Razor
Towels
Blankets/Sheets or Sleeping Bag
Pillows
Extra Clothing & Shoes appropriate for the weather
Pet Food & Supplies

Important Documents to Grab or Keep Accessible

When you are going to be away from your home for an unknown period of time, you’re going to want certain documents and papers. These will make things go more smoothly when you are trying to get through an emergency situation.

Drivers License
Credit/Debit Cards
Insurance Policies
Bank Records
Wills
Passports
Extra set of house keys and car keys
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
Social Security cards
Deeds
Inventory of household goods
Immunization records
Stocks and bonds
List with Important Phone Numbers

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Things To Do If You Have Advanced Notice

Only do these items if you legitimately have spare time. If you have the time and can safely do so, do these things on your way out of town. Or better yet, do these things as part of your advanced preparedness preparations!

Grab Some Cash – ATMs will not be working if there is no power
Fill your cars with gas – Make a goal to never let your gas tank get below the halfway mark so you’re never caught in a bind.
Fill your gas cans with gas
Purchase enough water for each person to have 1 gallon of water for at least 3 days
Have enough shelf-stable food for 3 days for each person in your household
Purchase batteries

Don’t Wait – If you’re in an area that is prone to disasters, whether natural due to weather or man-made disasters, please make sure you have your emergency supplies ready at all times. It is best to pack everything in an easy-to-carry bag or backpack and keep it next to your door or in the trunk of each of your cars. Remember – it is always better to prepare for the worst and not need it than to be left in a bind.

Grab Your Free Printable Emergency Checklist Guide

Want a printable copy to keep on hand? Grab your free printable emergency supplies checklist/guide now! Just tell me where to send it.

Here are some more helpful resources that will help you create your own Emergency Supplies List

https://texashelp.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/evacuation-grab-box.pdf

http://www.floridadisaster.org/citizen_emergency_info.htm

https://www.wunderground.com/prepare/disaster-supply-kit

https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit