FAQs
Survival Kit Supplies
- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Flashlight.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra batteries.
What does the Red Cross on the first aid kit mean? ›
The red cross emblem came into existence more than 150 years ago when the Geneva Conventions adopted it to protect medical personnel assisting the wounded on the battlefield. Soon after, the emblem was also adopted to identify the humanitarian services of Red Cross societies around the world.
What is your emergency kit? ›
Several items pop up onscreen: A radio, a blanket, water bottles, a first aid kit, a flashlight, cans, a fire extinguisher, medication, a utility knife, a lantern.) It's everyone's responsibility to ensure your household is prepared in case of an emergency. With a little preparation, you can be ready for anything.
How to get a free emergency kit? ›
The Emergency Financial First Aid Kit is available for free from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
What are the 72-hour survival kit? ›
Basic 72-Hour Emergency Supply List: Water—one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation. Food—at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food for all persons in your family. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
What are 10 items in an emergency kit for an earthquake? ›
From Shutting Off Gas to Purifying Water: Must-Have Tools for Repair and Survival After an Earthquake
- Flashlight with extra batteries in every room.
- Fire extinguisher.
- Duct tape.
- Work gloves.
- Matches in a waterproof container.
- Knife, pliers and scissors.
- Local maps (paper)
- Manual can opener.
What are the top 3 items for survival? ›
The Top 3 Items: Proper Clothing, Means to Light a Fire, and a Survival Knife are the Most Important.
What is the Red Cross code? ›
What is the Code of Conduct? The Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief is a voluntary code designed to help signatories deliver principled and effective humanitarian action.
Why can't you use a red cross? ›
Please do not use a red cross symbol in your signage, designs or logos. The Red Cross emblem is a protected symbol and is not descriptive for medical or emergency care, first aid or disaster response. This is misuse, and it diminishes the meaning and goodwill of the Red Cross emblem.
What is the full name of Red Cross? ›
In 1876, the committee adopted the name "International Committee of the Red Cross" (ICRC), which is still its official designation today.
Emergency kit supply list
- Non-perishable food: minimum three-day to one-week supply, with a manual can opener.
- Water: four litres per person, per day for drinking and sanitation.
- Phone charger, power bank or inverter.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight.
- Extra batteries.
What to keep in a go bag? ›
Items to consider for your Go Bag include:
- Bottled water and nonperishable food, such a s granola bars.
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, etc)
- Flashlight, hand-crank or battery-operated AM/FM radio, and extra batteries.
- Portable cell phone charger.
- Notepad, pen/pencil, and marker.
What does a disaster kit include? ›
Kits should include food, water, a first aid kit, tools, copies of important documents, clothing and bedding, medications, and pet supplies.
What does your family need for a disaster kit? ›
Include at a minimum:
Water, two gallons of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation. Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both. Flashlight and extra batteries.
What are four things every emergency kit should have? ›
Emergency kit supply list
- Non-perishable food: minimum three-day to one-week supply, with a manual can opener.
- Water: four litres per person, per day for drinking and sanitation.
- Phone charger, power bank or inverter.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight.
- Extra batteries.
What are the 4 key factors in chain of survival Red Cross? ›
When the Chain of Survival metaphor was first created and described, it included early recognition, early access, early CPR, early defibrillation and early advanced life support (Newman M, 1989, 1990).