Take stock
- Write down your water, food and essential household supplies.
- Include dietary needs, medicines and pets in your own household plan.
Pantry & water planning
A stocked shelf starts with a written plan.
Count your household's water and food first. Then choose the storage, lighting and outdoor cooking equipment that fits your plan.
Think through the first stepsHour 0–1 Hour 1–24 Day 2–3
The first 72 hours start with a plan.
Use this as a planning outline. Follow current local instructions during an emergency; the stages are not a countdown or an all-clear.
Keep preparation simple
- Choose food you can prepare with the safe facilities available to you.
- Use fuel-burning camp equipment outdoors only, away from openings and occupied spaces.
Replenish thoughtfully
- Use your written list to identify gaps without buying duplicates.
- Follow local food and water advice; check stored supplies and package instructions.
What this gear will not do
This collection contains equipment, not an emergency food supply. Supplements and fishing equipment do not replace a household food plan. Fuel-burning stoves must never be used indoors or in a tent.
Plan your baseline water supply.
Based on CDC's minimum of one US gallon per person per day for at least three days. Add extra for pets, hot weather and individual needs. This does not calculate food, medicine or container suitability.
Fill the gaps in your plan
Gear for the job.
Choose only what fits your situation. Products are sold individually unless a kit's contents say otherwise.
Before you choose.
How much water should I plan for?
CDC recommends at least one US gallon per person per day for three days, with more needed for some people, pets and hot climates. The calculator below is a baseline, not a complete household assessment.
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