Emergency kit checklist
30 items, none ticked yet
2 sections · about 11 h 20 min of work left
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit0/14
Additional Emergency Supplies0/16
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Emergency kit checklist
The basic disaster supplies kit and the additional emergency supplies that Ready.gov lists, copied word for word into a checklist you can tick and print. The source is linked next to the list and printed with it.
Changes are saved on this device as soon as you tick or edit.
Tips for your emergency kit checklist
Where do these items come from?
From the "Build A Kit" page of Ready.gov, the public preparedness site of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. We copied both of its lists word for word, in the same order, and link the page with the day we opened it. We did not add items of our own to this template, so what you see is what the source says.
Can I add items for my household?
Yes, and Ready.gov itself suggests thinking about the needs of your family, such as medicines, pets and young children. Items you add are yours; they are not part of the source list. If you print the list, the source line on the sheet still names Ready.gov for the original items.
Does this list apply outside the United States?
The list is written for the United States. Other countries publish their own guidance through their emergency management or civil protection agencies, and the Red Cross or Red Crescent society of each country publishes advice too. If you live elsewhere, follow your local authority and edit the list to match it.
How do you keep the kit up to date?
Ready.gov’s page has advice on maintaining a kit, such as replacing expired items and updating it as your family’s needs change. Keep this checklist saved on your device, and when you check the kit, press "Untick all" and go through it again.
Questions about this checklist
Is this the official Ready.gov list?
The items are copied word for word from Ready.gov’s "Build A Kit" page, but this site is not affiliated with Ready.gov or any government agency. Open the linked page to see the original.
Why does the list mention a NOAA Weather Radio?
Because Ready.gov lists it. NOAA Weather Radio is the radio network of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that broadcasts weather and emergency alerts.
Can I print the emergency kit checklist?
Yes. Press Print. The sheet includes the source line with the Ready.gov address, so anyone who reads it can check the original.
Is my list saved?
Yes, in your browser on this device only. Nothing is sent to our servers.
Can I share the list with my family?
Yes. Press Share link and send it. Each person gets a copy with the same items and ticks, and the Ready.gov source stays linked under the list.
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