Family Emergency Checklist Builder
Tell us about your family, check off what you already have, and get a clean list of what is still missing from your emergency kit and grab-and-go bags. Print it or save it. Nothing you enter leaves your device.
Build your checklist
“She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.”Proverbs 31:21 (NKJV)
1Tell us about your family
This shapes your checklist and the quantities, so it includes only what your household needs.
2Check off what you already have
Tick each item you already have on hand. For items with a quantity, type how many you have. Anything you’re missing goes on your list. Your progress saves on this device.
Go-bag is what you’d grab if you had to leave fast. Home stash is what you keep at home to stay put.
3Get your missing-items list
Build a clean shopping list of everything you’re still missing.
On a phone? If printing doesn’t open, tap Copy or Download, or use your browser’s Share menu to print or save as a PDF.
Remember to check it:
Each button saves a calendar file. Open it and your calendar app will offer to add the reminder. The weekly one helps while you are still gathering items. Nothing is sent to us.
The blank checklist is for the fridge or your go-bag. The plan page has room for contacts, meeting places, and more.
This checklist is general guidance based on commonly shared preparedness recommendations (such as 1 gallon of water per person per day). Quantities are estimates, so adjust for your family and always follow instructions from your local officials. Review your kit and check expiration dates twice a year.
This tool is not professional advice. For guidance where you live, contact your local emergency management office.
Good to know
- Your checks and quantities are saved on this device, so they are still here when you come back. Nothing you enter is sent to us.
- Choose how many days of supplies you want, and the amounts adjust for water, food, diapers, pet food and more.
- Pick the weather and hazards in your area to add items that fit where you live.
- Go-bag items are what you would grab if you had to leave fast. Home stash items are what you keep to stay put.
- Choose Week by week to turn your missing items into a slow, steady plan, starting with the most important.
- Print a blank checklist for your fridge or a family plan page, or copy your list into your notes app.
Common questions
Is the emergency checklist builder free?
Yes. It is free to use, and you do not need to sign up with your email.
Where are my checkmarks saved?
Only in this browser on this device. Nothing you enter is sent to us. If you clear your browser data or use a different device, your checkmarks will not be there.
What is the difference between the go-bag and the home stash?
The go-bag is what you would grab if you had to leave fast. The home stash is what you keep at home to stay put.
How are the amounts worked out?
The checklist uses commonly shared preparedness guidance, such as 1 gallon of water per person per day, and multiplies it by the people, pets and days you choose. The amounts are estimates, so adjust them for your family and follow instructions from your local officials.
How often should we check our kit?
Review your kit and check expiration dates twice a year. The “Add a twice-a-year reminder” button saves a calendar file that reminds you every six months.
Is this professional advice?
No. This checklist is general guidance. For guidance where you live, contact your local emergency management office.
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