A list of emergency contact numbers.

— build your emergency supply kit over time.

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below.

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Prepare an emergency kit.

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At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:

Be ready in an emergency.

— a disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

This page is available in welsh (cymraeg).

Having the right kit is essential in an emergency.

— a disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Basic tools, food, and water are all usually a part of these kits.

Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find and any one of.

This should be a paper copy, in case your mobile phone loses power.

Vehicle preparedness kits should contain a minimum of 24 hours worth of emergency supplies.

Be ready to cope with a crisis.

Learn more about preparedness kits.

List your contacts, check your go bag, find tips for local hazards, and more.

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Download a printable version to take with you to the store.

A free downloadable pdf checklist included!

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below.

When you go to the grocery store, you can pick up an extra item each time that you use regularly, especially if it’s on sale!