{"id":2120,"date":"2026-10-12T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/miami-fl-puroclean-downtown-miami\/blog\/how-to-make-an-emergency-kit\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:14:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:14:24","slug":"how-to-make-an-emergency-kit","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/miami-fl-puroclean-downtown-miami\/blog\/how-to-make-an-emergency-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make an Emergency Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left;height: 208px;margin: 10px 20px;width: 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aug21-Emergency.png\" alt=\"\" \/>An emergency kit is a collection of basic supplies you and your family may need in the event of a disaster. The kit should contain food, water and other items you may need to survive when you have to evacuate your home or live without basic services for several days. When a disaster strikes, you probably won\u2019t have the time to gather all the supplies in a kit. Thus, it\u2019s important to create the kit in advance and keep it in a safe but easy-to-reach place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>A basic emergency kit should include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Water for drinking and sanitation<\/strong> to last at least 3 days; one gallon of water per person per day should suffice; sick people, children or nursing mothers may need more water, though;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Non-perishable food<\/strong> for at least 3 days; foods that make you thirsty should be avoided;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>A<\/strong> <strong>first aid kit<\/strong> that may include prescription medication, scissors, tweezers, cloth tape, antibiotic ointment, adhesive bandages, non-latex gloves, etc.;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Hand crank or battery-powered radio<\/strong> (tuned in to NOAA Weather Radio), as well as spare batteries;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Flashlight<\/strong> with extra batteries;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Whistle<\/strong> to call for help;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Dust mask<\/strong>, <strong>plastic sheeting<\/strong> and <strong>duct-tape<\/strong> for shelter making;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Moist towelettes<\/strong> and <strong>garbage bags<\/strong> for sanitation;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Pliers<\/strong> or a <strong>wrench<\/strong> to turn off utilities;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Can opener<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Local map(s)<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Cell phone<\/strong> with an extra charger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Optional items to include in an emergency kit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Essential documents, such as IDs, birth certificates, bank account records or insurance policies;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Extra clothes, warm blankets and sleeping bags if the climate you live in is usually cold;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">An extra pair of glasses;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Infant formula and diapers;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Matches to light a fire;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Personal hygiene items for women;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Plastic plates, cups and cutlery;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Games, books and other items to pass time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Other tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Keep an emergency kit at home, work and in your vehicle in a designated place. At home, make sure all family members know where the kit is.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Put the kit in one or more containers, such as a backpack or suitcase with wheels. Keep all sensitive items in the kit in airtight plastic bags to protect them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Keep the food in a non-humid, cool place. Replace any foods that have gone bad or cans that have swollen. Replace water and food supplies every 6 months.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Throughout the year, maintain and update your kit, according to your family\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Remember that creating a family evacuation plan and preparing your home for emergencies are also very important to protecting your family and your property in the event of a disaster. For professional fire, smoke, flood or mold restoration services, contact your local PuroClean office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An emergency kit is a collection of basic supplies you and your family may need in the event of a disaster. 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