Federal Emergency Management Agency Washington, DC 20472
Through its Ready Campaign, the Federal Emergency Management Agency educates and empowers Americans to take some simple steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including
natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Ready asks individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses. All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs.
Following is a listing of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that individual review this list and consider where they live and the unique needs of their family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs. Individuals should also
consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.