# Pack for people, not a generic list.

Emergency-kit mind map with six labeled branches for water and food, light and power, information, health, hygiene and individual household needs.

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Pack for people, not a generic list.

Organize an emergency kit around six needs

Water + food

Water: 1 gallon/person/day for several

days, for drinking + sanitation.

Non-perishable food.

Light + power

Flashlight, extra batteries, phone

chargers and backup battery.

Information

Battery/hand-crank radio, NOAA

Weather Radio and local maps.

Health

First aid kit; prescription medicines and

personal health needs.

Hygiene

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and

personal sanitation supplies.

Household needs

Infant supplies; pet food and extra pet

water; important documents.

YOUR KIT

Your household matters.

Selected items • Editorial groupings • Use the full Ready.gov checklist and maintain your kit

Selected kit items, organized into original editorial categories; not a complete checklist.

Source: Ready.gov / FEMA | Page updated July 1, 2026; retrieved October 31, 2026

https://www.ready.gov/kit

Original AI Untangled educational visual • Source-based example • Not an official agency graphic

[Official source](https://www.ready.gov/kit)