Make Another Kit

One big home kit can cover a wide range of disasters that may affect you and your family, but what if you are not at home and disaster strikes? Smaller supply kits can be helpful in key locations to help you get home to your main supply kit.

Car Kit – Get a small bag, tote, or milk crate that contains key items you may need while traveling in your car.

• Jumper Cables
• Blanket
• Flashlight
• Multitool
• Duct Tape
• Fire Extinguisher
• First Aid Kit
• Extra window washer fluid
• Reflective Vest
• Warning Signal device (reflective triangles, emergency flasher, flare, etc.)
• Winter supplies for winter travel (tire chains, gloves, jacket, ice scraper)
• Food and water for long distance travel

Vacation Kit – Pack a backpack with supplies you may need to get home if disaster strikes while on vacation. Make sure you do research on hazards that may impact your destination.

• Food & Water
• Extra Cash
• Travel Documents
• First Aid Kit
• Extra Medication
• Extra Toiletries
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Items to address personal needs

Workplace Kit – Pack supplies you will need while at work, until you are able to get home. Consider working with your coworkers and manager to add supplies and documents that will help your organization bounce back or even continue to operate in a disaster.

• Food & Water
• First Aid Kit
• Toiletries
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Items to address personal needs
• Work-related documents, tools, and supplies