What Should Your Emergency Kit Contain?
At CriseAid, we provide essential survival and emergency preparedness gear. This page offers a simple checklist to help you stock up on necessities in case of a crisis. Hopefully, you’ll never need to use it—but having an emergency kit ready gives you peace of mind if disaster strikes.
This list includes recommended survival items based on guidelines from various emergency preparedness agencies.
Essential Items for Your Emergency Kit:
Water Storage – Get food-grade, BPA-free water containers. Find them [here].
Dry Foods – Stock up on essentials like rice, noodles, instant mashed potatoes, lentils, and dry yeast.
Canned Foods – Choose nutrient-dense options such as soups, mackerel, and beans.
Camping Stove – A gas or alcohol stove is essential for cooking when the power is out. Check out our [Standard Survival Stove].
Medications – Include painkillers and any necessary prescription medications.
Warm Blankets – Keep extra layers for warmth.
Batteries & Power Bank – Have extra batteries in various sizes and a power bank for your phone. We recommend the [Extreme Power Bank].
Headlamp – A hands-free lighting solution is crucial.
Duct Tape – Multi-purpose and incredibly useful in emergencies.
Candles & Matches – Provide both light and heat, but use them safely.
Toothpaste & Toothbrush – Hygiene is still important during an emergency.
Hand-Crank Radio – Stay updated even without electricity. Find our recommended [emergency radio here].
Solar Battery Charger – A renewable way to charge devices.
Water Purification – Have purification tablets or a water filtration system. Find them [here].
At CriseAid, our mission is to enhance emergency preparedness worldwide. We encourage every household to have a crisis kit with key items like an emergency radio, water filter, and survival lantern.
Additional Tips
Always have a battery-powered or solar-powered radio with extra batteries. You can also use your car radio but avoid draining the car battery. Our [hand-crank emergency radio] ensures you stay informed even without electricity.
Flashlights & Spare Batteries – Check out our [flashlight with SOS function].
Emergency Chargers (Power Banks) – Keep your phone, tablet, and other devices powered. Get yours [here].
Candles & Tealights – Provide warmth and light but be cautious of fire hazards and ensure proper ventilation. You can also use heat pads for temporary warmth.
This information is based on recommendations from energy and civil defense organizations.
