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

1. Important documents (passport, ID cards, social security, etc.)
   
2. 14 days of drinking quality water and nonperishable food (one gallon/person/day or around four liters/person/day)
   
3. Clothing, good boots, bedding/blankets, sleeping bag, diapers for infants
   
4. Full first-aid kit (with non-prescription medications)
   
5. Prescription medications for at least 14 days
   
6. Flashlight, crank or battery-powered radio
   
7. Eating utensils
   
8. Can opener
   
9. Personal hygiene items
   
10. Diapers and baby formula (if you have infants in your household)
    
11. 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.

1. Important documents: passport, ID cards, social security, insurance cards, etc.
2. Water: 1 gallon per day (minimum 3 days)
3. Food: Non-perishable, ready-to-eat items: granola bars, spam, tuna packets, crackers
4. Electronics: Portable power bank and charging cables.
5. Prescription medications
6. Hygiene: Toothbrush, toilet paper, feminine care, hand sanitizer, etc.
7. Clothing: Extra set of dry clothes and sturdy shoes (slippers/flip-flops are not recommended for evacuation).
8. Light: Flashlight with extra batteries (or a crank radio/light).
9. Poncho/Umbrella

TVA and Off-Campus Family Kit

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.

1. Water: 14-day supply (1 gallon per person/day).
2. Food: Canned goods, rice, shelf-stable foods (Manual can opener is essential).
3. Cooking: Portable camping stove/butane burner (use outdoors only).
4. Medical: Prescription meds, large first aid kit, infant supplies (diapers/formula).
5. Sanitation: Trash bags, bucket, bleach, wet wipes.
6. Communication: AM/FM Radio (solar or battery-powered) to listen to local emergency broadcasts if cell towers fail.

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.