ESSENTIALS FOR ANY EMERGENCY

ESSENTIALS FOR ANY EMERGENCY

A simple preparedness guide for your home, family, and community.

1. WATER STORAGE Have water stored before you need it. Keep drinking water in clean, food-safe containers and remember that you may also need water for cooking and basic hygiene. Rotate stored water regularly and consider having a way to purify additional water if your supply is interrupted.

2. NON-PERISHABLE FOOD Build a small supply of foods your household will actually eat. Canned goods, rice, beans, peanut butter, dried fruit, crackers, shelf-stable milk, and other foods that require little or no refrigeration are good options. Don't forget a manual can opener.

3. FLASHLIGHT Keep flashlights where everyone can find them—not buried in a drawer. Consider having one for each person or keeping them in several important areas of the home.

4. RADIO A battery-powered or hand-crank radio can help you receive emergency information when the internet, television, or cell service isn't available. Know which local stations provide emergency updates.

5. EXTRA BATTERIES Store the right batteries for your flashlights, radio, and other essential devices. Keep them somewhere cool and dry, and check them periodically.

6. PORTABLE STOVEA camping or portable stove can provide a way to prepare food when your normal cooking equipment isn't available. Only use fuel-burning stoves outdoors and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.

7. MAPS & COMPASS Don't assume your phone will always be your guide. Keep a physical map of your area and learn basic navigation. Know multiple ways to get home, reach family members, or get to an emergency shelter.

8. BLANKETS Keep extra blankets available for warmth, especially if the power goes out during cold weather. Emergency blankets are compact and inexpensive additions to a preparedness kit.

9. PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS Think beyond soap. Stock toilet paper, wipes, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products, diapers if needed, toothbrushes, toothpaste, garbage bags, and other items your household uses regularly.

10. FIRST AID KIT Keep basic first-aid supplies together and easy to find. Include bandages, gauze, antiseptic supplies, gloves, scissors, and any essential medications your household needs. Check expiration dates and replace used supplies.

AND ONE MORE ESSENTIAL: PEOPLE

Your emergency kit isn't complete without knowing who you can call, where you can go, and who may need your help.

Know your neighbors. Have an emergency contact outside your immediate area. Identify nearby shelters, pharmacies, grocery stores, hospitals, and places where you could safely gather. Share skills and resources.

Preparedness isn't about being afraid. It's about being ready.

Seed & Feed

Grow something. Share something. Be ready.