General Emergency Disaster Preparedness Kit
4800
12 people
10/11/2025
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Water & Hydration
Essential Items
- ☐7-gallon water storage containers (minimum 3 containers to cover 3-day hydration needs for 12 people)
- ☐Water purification tablets for back-up water safety
- ☐Personal water filters for individual emergency use
Tips
- • Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation.
- • Use water purification tablets or filters to ensure safe drinking water if supply runs low or becomes contaminated.
- • Rotate stored water every 6 months to maintain freshness.
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Water Storage Containers (7-gallon)
essential
Large water containers ensure sufficient clean water for all 12 household members for at least 3 days; spigots make distribution easy.
Water Purification Tablets
essential
Compact backup method to purify questionable water sources during emergencies, helping prevent waterborne illnesses.
Food & Nutrition
Essential Items
- ☐Long shelf-life freeze-dried or dehydrated meals
- ☐Bulk emergency food buckets for sustained energy
- ☐Ready-to-eat meals that require minimal water/preparation
Tips
- • Ensure food supplies meet caloric needs for 12 people, planning for at least 3 days of non-perishable meals.
- • Choose food that is easy to prepare, especially important with many children and limited resources.
- • Check ingredients for possible allergies or preferences for large family variety.
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Freeze-Dried Ready-to-Eat Meals
essential
Compact, lightweight meals with a long shelf life ideal for quick nourishment in emergencies without refrigeration.
Emergency Meal Buckets (60 servings)
essential
Bulk food supply designed specifically for emergency situations to feed a large family for multiple days.
First Aid & Medical Supplies
Essential Items
- ☐Comprehensive family first aid kits
- ☐Instant cold compresses to reduce swelling and manage injuries
Tips
- • Have enough first aid supplies to handle minor injuries for 12 people, especially with many children prone to scrapes or cuts.
- • Include basic medications, bandages, antiseptics, and instructions for treating common injuries.
- • Regularly check first aid kit contents and replace expired items.
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Comprehensive Family First Aid Kit (140 pieces)
essential
Broad range of first aid essentials tailored for family use; critical for treating minor injuries when medical access may be limited.
Emergency Tools & Equipment
Essential Items
- ☐Portable water filtration devices
- ☐Durable multi-purpose tools for emergency situations
Tips
- • Tools that enable basic survival functions (water purification, food prep) improve family resilience.
- • Consider multi-use items that save space in storage.
- • Regularly familiarize all family members with tool usage.
Communication & Information
Essential Items
- ☐Hand-crank NOAA weather radio with AM/FM and weather alerts
- ☐Desktop emergency weather radio with alert capabilities
Tips
- • Maintaining access to reliable weather and emergency updates is critical for safety decisions during a general emergency.
- • Hand-crank radios do not rely on batteries, ensuring communication when power is out.
- • Assign responsibility to adults to monitor radios regularly.
Recommended Products
Hand-Crank NOAA AM/FM Weather Radio
essential
Provides weather alerts and emergency broadcasts without need for batteries or power, vital for staying informed.
Lighting & Power
Essential Items
- ☐Portable battery packs for charging devices
- ☐Portable lighting options (battery or crank powered)
- ☐Portable toilets for sanitation
Tips
- • Ensure sufficient backup power for communication devices, especially if power outages occur.
- • Portable toilets are important when plumbing access is unavailable, maintaining hygiene for large households.
- • Store extra batteries if using battery-powered lighting.
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Portable Battery Charger (10,000mAh)
essential
Keeps smartphones and essential electronics powered during outages, crucial for communication and accessing emergency apps.
Clothing & Personal Care
Essential Items
- ☐Flushable hygiene wipes
- ☐Personal sanitation products
- ☐Warm blankets and weather-appropriate clothing
Tips
- • Maintain personal hygiene especially for children to prevent illness and discomfort during emergencies.
- • Pack extra clothing layers suitable for local climate fluctuations around the 4800 geographic region.
- • Include sanitation products to manage limited water availability.
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Important Documents & Cash
Essential Items
- ☐Waterproof and portable document holder for IDs, insurance papers, and emergency contacts
- ☐Emergency cash in small denominations
Tips
- • Store copies of important documents in waterproof containers to prevent damage during disaster conditions.
- • Keep some cash on hand as electronic payment systems may fail during emergencies.
- • Ensure all family members know the location of the emergency document container.
Important Tips & Reminders
- •Prepare individual emergency kits or backpacks for children suitable to their size and abilities.
- •Conduct regular family emergency drills including evacuation routes and emergency contact plans.
- •Keep a checklist and inventory of all emergency supplies and replenish them as needed.
- •Store supplies in an accessible and centralized location to ensure quick access during an emergency.
- •Stay updated on local emergency plans and alerts through community resources.