FEMA's website, Ready.gov, advises people to get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan and be informed about different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate ...

These top-rated emergency kits have most of the supplies recommended from agencies like FEMA, the CDC and The American Red Cross. You can also supplement them with supplies of your own. Best ...

W e all have emergencies on our minds, apparently—FEMA reports that more than 80% of Americans have gathered supplies for an ...

FEMA has extensive online resources for building disaster kits. Dugan pointed out that when putting together your own emergency kit, some of the supplies will be dependent on who specifically the ...

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), one or two plastic bins, duffel bags, or any easy-to-carry container can make the perfect host for your kit.

But FEMA stresses that a ready-made go bag needs to be customized to your needs. Crager suggests you sit down and go through the bag with your family to make sure it has all your essential items.

What should go in your hurricane kit? Gather emergency supplies. According to FEMA's public service campaign website Ready.gov, a basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended ...

FEMA offers an extensive printable checklist for all-purpose emergency supply kits, too. The agency also recommends tailoring supplies to whether you plan to evacuate or stay put at home, ...

Sheltering-in-place supplies. If sheltering in place, your emergency kit should include supplies that will last up to two weeks. Dried and canned food, water, prescription medications, a first-aid ...

A number of tornadoes touched down in Missouri and Kansas on Monday. Many families were unprepared, prompting some to consider creating an emergency preparedness kit. The kit is simply a ...

FEMA offers a list of items your hurricane emergency kit should include, plus recommended actions you should take before, during and after a hurricane.

A well-stocked emergency kit can be useful in winter storms, say experts. Needed items are medications, food and water, personal papers and more; cars should be winterized as well.