Cover the essentials
Know what belongs in your first kit before buying extras.
Free checklist
Get a practical starter list for water, food, lighting, phone power, first aid, documents, communication, pets, and car basics.
Know what belongs in your first kit before buying extras.
Useful for renters, families, pets, cars, and small spaces.
Use it as a starting point, then revisit seasonally.
Check what you already own first, then fill only the gaps that matter.
The Builder runs in your browser and turns the checklist into a household plan.
How it works
After the checklist, answer a few household questions and get essential gaps by priority.
Build My Emergency KitFAQ
No. This free starter checklist is delivered digitally by email.
You should be sent to a thank-you page and receive the checklist by email. If delivery has trouble, the form shows backup access.
No. PrepSignals uses email for the checklist and occasional practical preparedness notes.
No. Start by checking what you already own, then fill obvious gaps.