Emergency Kit
What is an Emergency Kit?
An emergency kit is a collection of essential items you may need to survive and stay safe during an unexpected crisis—like a natural disaster, power outage, or emergency evacuation. It includes basics like food, water, first-aid supplies, tools, and important documents, all packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice.
You never know when a tsunami, earthquake, or other disasters may strike. Assemble a kit now so that you are ready for the next emergency!
Ready Kit
Hawaii Emergency Management Association (HI-EMA) and the Hawaii Department of Health (DoH) recommended kit contents. It is recommended to have a kit that will last 14 days. A good container for these could be a suitcase or a roller cooler. Read a full list of recommended items on the HDOH website.
Emergency Kit Items
- Important documents (passport, ID cards, social security, etc.)
- 14 days of drinking quality water and nonperishable food (one gallon/person/day or around four liters/person/day)
- Clothing, good boots, bedding/blankets, sleeping bag, diapers for infants
- Full first-aid kit (with non-prescription medications)
- Prescription medications for at least 14 days
- Flashlight, crank or battery-powered radio
- Eating utensils
- Can opener
- Personal hygiene items
- Diapers and baby formula (if you have infants in your household)
- Personal entertainment (books, playing cards, board games, etc.)
Suggested items for:
Hale Students
If you are living in the Hales or similar single student housing, we recommend that you get started with a small ‘Grab & Go’ kit. Put items in a large Ziplock bag to prevent your items from getting wet.
- Important documents (passport, ID cards, social security, etc.)
- One gallon (around four liters) of bottled water
- Nonperishable, ready-to-eat food items (granola bars, spam/vienna sausage, instant ramen, peanut butter, etc.)
- Prescription medications
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toilet paper, feminine care, hand sanitizer, etc.)
- Extra set of clothes
- · Poncho/Umbrella
TVA Married Students
In addition to the Hale Student list, we suggest that you plan your supplies based on the number and ages of individuals in your household.
- One gallon of water per person per day
- Those with children (depending on age)
- Diapers and baby formula
- Activity items to keep them busy
Emergency kit already? Time to sign up for disaster alerts and make an evacuation plan! Check the additional resources below for more information on planning for emergencies.
Be prepared now for peace of mind tomorrow.