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=== Basic Emergency Kit ===
An essential emergency kit should include:
* water
* flashlight
* whistle to signal for help
* medication
* personal documentation
* [http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-a-reliable-emergency-radio-and-some-good-1640325400 battery-operated radio]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_blanket blankets] (waterproof, emergency, space, thermal)
* personal sanitation (toilet paper, moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation)
* cash in small bills and coins
* spare house and car keys
* cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
* lightweight plastic rain gear
Some additional items to consider:
* cooking gear (matches, fuel lamp, portable stove)
* eating utensils ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mess_kit mess kit])
* local maps
* shelter (ponchos, tarps, tent)
You need at least 1 gallon (3.5 litres) of water per person per day for 3 days. A normally active person needs to drink at least one half gallon of water each day (~2 litres). You will also need water to clean yourself and to cook. (This means a family of four needs 12 gallons of water in their emergency supply.) — <i>Center for Disease Control</i><ref>https://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/water/</ref>