PrepHome emergency kit checklist
One place for everything you'd want in an outage or a storm, so you aren't hunting in the dark. Check off what you have and print the list. Nothing leaves this browser.
Who's it for?
Saved in this browser for the other tools.
Your home emergency kit
Flashlights, sleeping bags and masks are per person. The rest is one per home.
Check it again once a year.
Light and power
Warmth and food
Safety and paperwork
From Ready.gov's list
These aren't on the app's list. They come from Ready.gov's basic and additional supplies.
From preppantry.app. Checked 2 November 2026. Independent tool, not official advice.
How it works
This list joins the home kit in the Prep app with Ready.gov's basic and additional supply lists. We left out candles: Ready.gov says to have a flashlight for every household member, so that's what we count.
This kit is the gear, not the food and water. Ready.gov asks for a supply of both for several days, and the CDC says at least 3 days of water, and 2 weeks if you can. Use the supplies calculator to count those.
Flashlights, sleeping bags and masks are per person. Ready.gov says to keep kits in a designated spot, and to make sure everyone knows where it is.
About the camp stove: it's on the app's list, and it's optional. Ready.gov says generators, camp stoves and charcoal grills should always be used outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows. Never use one indoors or to heat your home.
Common questions
What should I keep in a home emergency kit?
Ready.gov's basics are water, food, a radio, a flashlight, a first aid kit, batteries, a whistle, a dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, towelettes and garbage bags, a wrench or pliers, a manual can opener, maps, and phone chargers.
Should I keep candles for a power outage?
Ready.gov says to have flashlights for every household member and doesn't suggest candles, so this list leaves them out.
Is it safe to use a camp stove indoors?
No. Ready.gov says camp stoves should always be used outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows. The CDC says never to use one indoors, because of carbon monoxide.
Why do I need a wrench in a home kit?
Ready.gov lists a wrench or pliers for shutting off utilities. Learn where your shutoffs are before you need them.
How often should I check my emergency kit?
Ready.gov says to replace expired items and reassess your needs every year. Replace self-filled water every 6 months.
Sources
- Ready.gov: build a kit
- Ready.gov: power outages
- Ready.gov: winter weather (carbon monoxide detectors)
- CDC: protect yourself during a power outage
- CDC: creating an emergency water supply
- CDC: preparing for a hurricane (fire extinguishers)
Checked on 2 November 2026. This is an independent tool and not official advice. See sources and method.