Sample Emergency Survival Packs for 6

Each pack has:
collapsible cup
light stick
pocket facial tissue
travel toothbrush
liquid or bar soap
dry shampoo
comb
hand warmer
pocket first aid kit
mosquito repellant
sunscreen
pencil
notebook
mini flashlight
emergency phone number
parent’s business card
rain poncho
emergency blanket
shirt
socks
3 milk boxes
6 juice boxes
2 food containers

Two food containers contain:
2 granola bars
1/3 lb. graham crackers
5 pkg. sandwich crackers
6 fruit roll-ups
4 pkg. trail mix
5 small boxes raisins
6 to 7-1/2 oz. peanut butter
3 oz. can or pouch tuna
7 beef jerky
1 pkg. gum
fork
spoon
knife
18 wet wipes
menu

Packs for Dad/Mom and the oldest child are each a different color and different in color from the rest for easy identification.

Each pack has a card pinned to it. The card reminds the person, if there is time, to bring a sleeping bag, some water, and one or two of the following:

Battery-operated lantern
Toilet supplies
Portable toilet
Weather radio
Document file box
Tent
Large first aid kit

If time allows, other items can be taken, such as:

Cots
Camp stove
Tools
Portable table
Books, magazines, games
Valuables (family history items and records, photos, jewelry, etc.)

All lists, cards, clothes, and matches are in plastic resealable bags or containers.

Personal items are travel size, where possible.

In addition to the previous supplies, the packs also contain the following:

DAD/MOM
notebook
2 paper sacks
water filter
matches
topical antihistamine
pocket sewing kit
cash
camp shovel
trash bags – 1 small, large
hatchet
50 ft. rope
pocketknife
scriptures
master list

OLDEST CHILD
50 ft. rope
trash bag
extra batteries
pocket sewing kit
playing cards
cash
master list

PACK #3
coloring book
first aid kit
50 ft. rope
towel
matches

PACK #4
colored pencils
coloring book
citronella candle
matches
paper towels
baking soda
lantern adapter cord

PACK #5
first aid manual
emergency candle
matches
feminine supplies
plastic ground cover
wire saw

PACK #6
puzzle book
disinfectant spray
feminine supplies

When putting together your emergency survival packs, add what your family needs. Consider age, gender, cost, and the number of people to provide for. The kind of weather and natural disasters inherent to your area will also determine what you pack.