The Family Emergency Kit
The 72-Hour Checklist for 1 to 6 People
The weather radio says the storm reaches your county tomorrow night. You could spend the evening in a crowded store - or open the closet, check the list and go to bed.
Build three kits sized for your family of 1 to 6 - a home kit for 72 hours, one go-bag per person and a small car kit - then grow it to 2 weeks.
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What you'll do with it
- Find your column in the Kit Table: 3 gallons of water and 3 days of food a person - 12 gallons for a family of 4.
- Pack food you already eat - no cooking, no fridge - at about 2,100 calories an adult a day.
- Pack one bag per person with 2-3 quarts of water, a headlamp, copies of your papers and a 7-day supply of medicines.
- Add the kids' bag, the baby bag and the pet bag - a mid-size dog needs about 3/4 gallon of water for 3 days.
- Check the kit twice a year, the weekend the clocks change, and take out what to skip.
Look inside
Real pages from this guide. Tap a page to see it up close.
Start here
Where to begin, and every card with its page number.
One action per page
Time, cost, the steps in order, and what not to do.
Pages you fill in
Your family's own numbers, written down before you need them.
What's inside
- 72 Hours or 2 Weeks?
- Water: 3 Gallons a Person
- No-Cook Food for 3 Days
- The First-Aid Kit
- Tools, Hygiene and Warmth
- One Bag per Person
- Kids' Bag and Calm Words
- The Baby Bag
- The Pet Bag
- Older Adults and Limited Mobility
- Medicines: 7 Days and a Written List
- Papers and Cash in One Dry Pouch
- Headlamps, Radio and Power Banks
- Where to Keep It, When to Leave
- What to Skip
- Check It Twice a Year
The key numbers come from FEMA, Ready.gov, CDC and the Red Cross - listed in the back.
This weekend
- Circle your family's column in the Kit Table and tick off what you already have.
- Fill 3 gallons of water per person in clean, lidded containers and date each one.
- Pack one bag per person with what you already own, and set the bags by the door.
Try it for 30 days. If it doesn't help, email us and we'll refund you.
Also in
- The Complete Home Readiness Library - $59 (Bought one by one: $172)
- The First Weekend Bundle - $27 (Bought one by one: $38)
Questions people ask
- Is this a printed book?
- No - it's an instant PDF. Print it at home on US Letter paper, or keep it on your phone.
- Does it work where I live?
- Yes. The guides are written for American homes in every state: gallons, °F, US weather and US stores.
- Do I need to buy a lot of gear?
- No. Most first steps use what's already in your house. When you're ready to buy, the guide shows what comes first.
- Is this medical advice?
- No. It's planning information. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or equipment supplier about medicines and medical devices.
- How do I get it?
- Right after you pay: a download on the thank-you page, and an email with your download links. The links keep working.
- How is this different from the Personal Plan?
- A guide shows you how to get ready. The Personal Plan does the math for your household - your gallons, your days of food, your battery size and a shopping list.
Questions? Email get-ready@myrainydayplan.com.
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