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Build my kit

Use what you own. Find what’s missing.

My household plan

SIX ESSENTIALS / ONE PRACTICAL START

A useful kit starts
with what you have.

You may be further along than you think. Check what’s already covered, then explore equipment for the gaps that matter.

Review my essentials One useful step at a time.
CHECK IT. TEST IT. KEEP IT READY.

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USE WHAT YOU HAVE. RESEARCH THE GAPS.

Review your six essentials.

Mark a role covered once you’ve checked that your supplies work for your household.

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01 / WATER

Stored drinking water

Check your household quantity, container suitability and storage instructions. A filter does not replace stored water.

Read the fit checks
02 / LIGHTING

Light without an outlet

Test a personal light, a room light and their spare batteries before storing them.

Read the fit checks
03 / CHARGING

Phone charging

Check your phone cable and charging output. Size AC backup separately for measured loads.

Read the fit checks
04 / RADIO

A second way to hear updates

Check local broadcast coverage and reception. NOAA weather-band features are intended for US coverage.

Read the fit checks
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Communication / Emergency weather radio

Crank-backup weather radio

AM/FM listening and NOAA weather reception in supported regions, with multiple power options.

Check the fit

NOAA weather channels are not global. Elsewhere, choose a receiver for your local broadcast and warning system.

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05 / FIRST AID

Basic first-aid supplies

Check supplies, expiry dates and your training. Add personal medicines with advice from your clinician.

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06 / FOOD

Food you can use without power

Start with familiar shelf-stable foods, dietary needs and a manual opener. Ration bars are an optional backup.

Read the fit checks

Supply baseline: Ready.gov emergency supplies ↗. Adapt to current local guidance.

My kit essentials

Six supply roles for our household. Check quantities and personal needs in the full household plan.

Supply roleOur statusEquipment to research if needed
Stored drinking waterTo reviewLarge household water container / Pack-flat drinking-water bottle
Light without an outletTo reviewSpare-battery headlamp / Battery room lanterns
Phone chargingTo reviewEveryday phone power bank
A second way to hear updatesTo reviewCrank-backup weather radio
Basic first-aid suppliesTo reviewOrganized household first-aid case
Food you can use without powerTo reviewComfort-grip manual can opener / No-cook emergency ration bars

Additions for our household: _____________________________________________

Storage location: ____________________________________________________

Next supply check: __________________________________________________

Marking a role covered does not establish a complete kit or measure safety.