5 Most Important Things to Have Ready for an Emergency

Water

• Having water is essential in everyday life, let alone in a crisis situation or emergency. Each person that is in your family should have at least one gallon of water per day of the emergency to keep the body hydrated and functioning properly. Refreshing your water supply kit every six months is ideal to keep freshness and quality. Keep in mind the amount of water you may need for bathing, hygiene and cooking purposes as well.
  
  

Food

• A food supply is vital to keep power and strength during an emergency without electricity or working utilities. Keeping a three day emergency food supply for each member of your family will allow everyone to stay healthy and ready for any situation that may occur. Non-perishable items such as canned goods, peanut butter and dried or dehydrated fruit are all possible food kit supply choices.
  
  

Medical Supplies

• Keeping a first aid kit handy along with traditional medical tools and supplies (such as scissors, bandages, wraps and antibacterial ointment) will keep you and your loved ones safe while preventing bacterial or skin infections from occurring due to cuts or injuries. Hand sanitizer, aspirin and other required medications such as inhalers or daily prescriptions should also be kept in your emergency supply kit. Keep an extra supply of necessary medicines in case of an emergency that does not allow you to contact or see your physician.
  
  

Tools

• A traditional toolkit with your emergency supplies will give you the ability to fix, repair or help with any problems or mechanical issues caused by the emergency situation. Keep work boots, electrical-safe gloves, various types of tapes, masks and maps together with your tools. A household generator is often a pricey purchase, but in many cases it will allow you to continue running your electricity regardless of the situation.
  
  

Household Items

• Household and kitchen items will help contribute to dealing with an emergency situation by having daily essentials handy for a crisis. Store extra blankets, pillows and bathroom towels in your emergency kit. Purchase additional kitchenware items including pans, pots and eating utensils to have ready. Candles, flashlights and extra batteries are also essential household items that are important to consider for an emergency stock.