FEMA and the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security recommend including the following essential emergency supplies, at a minimum, for disaster preparedness:

• Water – 1 gal per day for each person and pet, for at least 3 days, for drinking, cooking and sanitation
  • Sunset Survival emergency water is expertly packaged and sealed to keep out light and air for extended shelf life
• Food – Minimum 3-day supply of shelf-stable food rations
• Manual can opener and eating utensils
• Sunset Survival food bars are now available in four convenient sizes, and may be purchased individually and by the case
• Radio, battery-powered or hand-crank, and NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries.
  • Light sticks are also convenient to have on hand.
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Emergency whistle to signal for help
• Face mask to help filter contaminated air
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist hand wipes, trash bags and plastic ties for personal hygiene and sanitation
• Wrench, pliers and/or gas/water shut-off tool to turn off utilities
• Local maps

In addition to the above Survival Checklist, please take into consideration any special needs of family members and pets:

• Prescription medications and glasses, hearing aid batteries
• Infant formula and diapers
• Survival pet food, leash and collar
• Important personal documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records stored in waterproof, portable container
• Books, games, cards, puzzles or other activities for children
• Keep a picture of your family and pets with your emergency kit, in case you get separated during a disaster

Sunset Survival features an expanded selection of disaster survival kits and supplies, to fit every budget:

Check out our popular Deluxe Emergency Backpack Kit – this kit is available for 1-4 people

Smaller kits are available for car, office or home, such as:

• Fanny Pack Kit
• Commuter Survival Kit in cooler bag

We offer a wide selection of Classroom Lockdown Kits and School Safety Supplies:

• Classroom Emergency Backpack Kit
• Classroom Lockdown Bucket Kit with Emergency Toilet

In addition to the ready-made kits shown on Sunset Survival’s website, we are happy to work with you to create a customized kit to meet your school or agency’s specifications! We specialize in designing custom emergency kits; this can include choosing specific kit contents as well as custom printed logo, label, mascot, etc. Contact us for details.

We also carry many large, multi-person kits for offices, businesses, government agencies, or other organizations:

• 20-person Office Emergency Kit
• 25-person Metal First Aid Cabinet