Emergency Kit
3-day supplies. Built for seniors.
Why every senior needs one
- Power outages, storms, evacuations happen.
- Seniors often most affected — mobility, meds.
- 3-day supply minimum (FEMA standard).
- Keep accessible — not buried in basement.
- One main kit + smaller go-bag near door.
- Cost: $50–$150 to assemble.
Water + food (3 days)
- 1 gallon water per person per day = 3 gallons.
- Canned goods — soup, beans, fruit, vegetables.
- Manual can opener.
- Granola bars, crackers, peanut butter.
- Comfort foods — coffee, tea bags, hard candy.
- Rotate every 6 months — eat + replace.
Medications + medical
- 3-day supply of all prescription meds.
- Written list of medications + dosages.
- Doctor + pharmacist phone numbers.
- Insurance cards + Medicare card copies.
- First aid kit.
- Glasses, hearing aid batteries, dentures supplies.
Power + light
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
- Multiple flashlights (1 per room ideal).
- Spare batteries for everything.
- Phone charger + portable battery pack.
- Hand-crank phone charger as backup.
- Glow sticks — safer than candles.
Documents + cash
- Copies of ID, insurance, bank info.
- Recent photo of yourself (in case missing).
- Family contact list — written, not just phone.
- $200 cash in small bills.
- House + car keys.
- All in waterproof bag.
Comfort + clothing
- Change of clothes — weather appropriate.
- Sturdy shoes near bed at night.
- Blankets or sleeping bags.
- Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, soap.
- Personal hygiene items.
- Pet supplies if applicable.
Pre-built kits work too
If assembling a kit feels overwhelming, buy a pre-made one — Red Cross, Sustain Supply, or Ready America sell complete 3-day kits for $80–$150 on Amazon. Add your specific medications and you're done. The most important thing is HAVING the kit, not building it from scratch. Keep it where you can grab it in 60 seconds.