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the essential master list
FOOD, TOOLS, & GEAR: everything in one place
the essential gear master list
FOOD, TOOLS, & GEAR: everything in one place
We've done the leg work for you. A smartly curated list of disaster preparation essentials.
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No matter the type of emergency or disaster, there are certain key components you will need to survive, escape, and prosper. Water, food, shelter, light, and heat. And a comfort item or two. Some of these issues can be essentially tricky if you live in urban & suburban areas.
As you go through the list, consider the 3 Shelter Situations you may find yourself in — and which of these items you should have in each place or situation. (In other words, you'll want flashlights at your home, your evacuation kit, and your house in the country (your "Away Shelter.")
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Lastly, if you'd prefer to go through the list by category, like Food & Cooking, or Evacuation Kit, each with more context and information, you can see those categories from the button below.
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