Hurricanes and Flooding
Storms and natural disasters
In 5 minutes you have a concrete plan, not a generic list
Based on FEMA, WHO, and Red Cross guidelines
What does your family need
in an emergency?
Find out exactly what your family needs: how much water to store (1 gallon per person per day), which foods for 72 hours, and how to put together an emergency kit starting at $50. Customized for your household and your region.
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Example of a real plan
4 people · Hurricane · 3 daysYour emergency plan
Example result for a family of 4 over 7 days during a power outage
Over 1500
emergency plans created across the US
Scenario
Power outage / grid failure
People
4
Duration
7 days
Estimated cost
$389.80
$13.92/person/day
84 liters of water (4 people × 7 days × 3 L/day, based on WHO guidance)
56,000 food calories (4 people × 7 days × 2,000 kcal/day)
Water and hydration
3 products
Power and lighting
3 products
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Based on: FEMA WHO Red Cross
Over 1500 emergency plans created across the US
EmergencyKitLab Team Updated: March 2026
Updated: March 2026
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Sources: FEMA, WHO, Red Cross, and CDC
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3 Budget levels starting at $50
4 Sources: FEMA, WHO, Red Cross, and CDC
72h What FEMA recommends you keep at home
1 gal water/day per person Food for 72 hours Kit from $50 For the US
How your emergency plan works
1
Answer 5 questions
Family, home, climate, diet, and preferences. Under 5 minutes.
2
Get your personalized plan
Exact amounts of water, food, power, first aid, and more, calculated from official sources.
3
Fill in the gaps
Your personalized list with everything you need. Mark what you already own and only buy what is missing.
Example of a real plan
4 people · Hurricane · 3 days
- 💧 Water — 12 gallons ✓
- 🍱 Food — 24,000 kcal !
- 🔦 Power — Flashlight + radio !
- 🩺 First Aid — Complete kit ✓
What you get at the end
In 5 minutes you have a concrete plan, not a generic list
- 📋 Personalized list for your household and headcount
- �� Exact water, food, and supply amounts per person
- ⚡ Priorities based on the type of emergency in your area
- 🛒 Recommended products for what you still need
- 📱 Practical plan to share with your family
- ✅ Checklist for what you already have at home
Families prepared like yours
Real people who already have their plan ready
“Cuando llegó la DANA ya teníamos agua para 10 días y comida para dos semanas. El plan nos dijo exactamente qué comprar.”
DANA 2024María G.
Valencia
“Tuvimos un corte de luz de 36 horas. Teníamos linternas, pilas y comida sin cocinar lista. Los vecinos pasaron la noche a oscuras; nosotros no.”
Apagón prolongadoCarlos y Ana
Madrid
“Con cuatro en casa no sabíamos cuánta agua almacenar. El planificador lo calculó en minutos. Ahora el kit está preparado y sabemos qué hacer.”
Ola de calorFamilia Rodríguez
Sevilla
Official sources
Information verified with official organizations
- Protección Civil
- Cruz Roja
- OMS
- Comisión Europea
Preparedness tailored to your region
Emergency risks across the US are not the same everywhere. A hurricane in Houston is nothing like a wildfire in California or a blizzard in Buffalo. Your plan should reflect where you live.
4 risks
Northeast
New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania...
4 risks
Southeast
Florida, Louisiana, Texas (Gulf)...
4 risks
Midwest
Illinois, Ohio, Missouri...
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Southwest
Texas, Arizona, New Mexico...
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West Coast
California, Oregon, Washington
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Mountain West
Colorado, Utah, Montana...
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Pacific Islands
Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa...
Example of a real plan
For a family of 4, 3 days (hurricane scenario):
💧
12 gal
Water
🍽️
24,000
kcal Food
🔦
1
Flashlight
📻
1
Radio
🩹
1
First Aid Kit
🔧
1
Multitool
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How long does it take to build an emergency plan?
Between 5 and 10 minutes. Our planner asks a few questions about your family, home, and location, then automatically generates a personalized plan with a shopping list.
02 How much water should I store for an emergency?
The WHO and FEMA recommend at least 1 gallon of drinking water per person per day. For a family of 4 over 3 days, that is 12 gallons of drinking water plus water for sanitation. Our calculator adjusts the amount for your climate and situation.
03 What emergency scenarios does EmergencyKitLab cover?
We cover 8 scenarios: hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, winter storms, earthquakes, blackouts, floods, and pandemics. Each scenario applies specific modifiers to the quantities in every category.
04 Are the recommended products reliable?
Every product is verified and available on Amazon with Prime shipping. We select products rated 4 stars or higher with hundreds of reviews. We offer 3 budget tiers: Basic, Standard, and Premium.
05 Can I save and share my plan?
Yes. You can save your plan in your browser and share it with family members via a unique link. No account needed.
EmergencyKitLab provides general recommendations based on FEMA, WHO, and Red Cross guidelines. This does not replace professional advice from emergency management authorities for your specific area.
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