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(AMA Guide) What's in Your Emergency Kit?

  • 4 days ago
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Having a stocked emergency kit means you can shelter in place through a winter storm without having to go out for supplies. Build yours around the specific needs of everyone in your household — including your pets.

What to know

  • Start with the basics: food, water, hygiene items, first aid supplies, and personal documents

  • Think about everyone in your household — including children, elderly family members, people with medical conditions, and pets

  • Make sure you have enough medication for each person and pet to last through a cold spell

  • Download a full supply kit checklist at AustinTexas.gov (Emergency Supply Kit List Download Page)

Details

Every kit needs the fundamentals — food, water, hygiene products, first aid supplies, and important documents. But the right kit for your household depends on who is in it. Stock enough food, water, and medication to last through an extended cold weather event without leaving home. Consider the needs of young children, older adults, and anyone with a medical condition, and do not forget your pets.

Head to AustinTexas.gov to download a complete Emergency Supply Kit checklist with a full list of recommended items.

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