LEVEL 2: PREPARE YOUR HOUSEHOLD - HOME EMERGENCY KIT

Every household should maintain supplies sufficient for all family members for at least 72 hours.

Water

□ One gallon of water per person per day

□ Three-day minimum supply

□ Water purification tablets

□ Water filter (Sawyer Mini, LifeStraw, or equivalent)

□ Collapsible water containers

Food

□ Three-day supply of non-perishable food

□ Canned meats

□ Peanut butter

□ Protein bars

□ Trail mix

□ Dried fruit

□ Crackers

□ Manual can opener

Medical

□ Comprehensive first aid kit

□ Prescription medications

□ Pain relievers

□ Allergy medication

□ Bandages

□ Gauze

□ Medical tape

□ Antiseptic wipes

□ Tweezers

□ Nitrile gloves

Lighting

□ Flashlights

□ Headlamps

□ Extra batteries

□ Lantern

□ Glow sticks

Communications

□ Battery-powered or hand-crank weather radio

□ Portable phone chargers

□ Charging cables

□ Printed emergency contact list

□ Local emergency numbers

Hygiene

□ Toilet paper

□ Hand sanitizer

□ Soap

□ Toothbrush

□ Toothpaste

□ Wet wipes

□ Feminine hygiene products

□ Trash bags

Tools

□ Multi-tool

□ Duct tape and electrical tape 

□ Work gloves

□ Adjustable wrench

□ Utility knife

□ Paracord

□ Small tool kit

Important Documents

Store copies in a waterproof folder.

□ Identification / Passports / SSN Cards

□ Insurance documents / Will

□ Medical records / Living Will

□ Emergency contacts

□ Property records

□ Family emergency plan

Family Needs

□ Baby supplies

□ Pet food

□ Pet medications

□ Extra eyeglasses

□ Hearing aid batteries

NOWScout Survival Kit Rules

  1. Know how to use every item.

  2. Test equipment before an emergency.

  3. Inspect kits every six months.

  4. Replace expired food, water, batteries, and medications.

  5. Keep kits accessible.

  6. Practice emergency drills with your family.

  7. Build skills first, equipment second.

The purpose of a survival kit is not comfort.

The purpose of a survival kit is to preserve life, protect health, and provide enough capability to solve problems until help arrives or normal conditions return.

Preparation Is The Key.