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Family Emergency Plan & Disaster Kit Checklist

Free family emergency plan builder and 72-hour disaster kit checklist. Calculate household water and food, add pet and baby supplies, track expiry dates and print an evacuation plan. Private, no signup.

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Build your household plan

Set realistic targets for everyone at home. Nothing is sent to our servers.

Plan name Planning for Adults Children Pets Days of supplies

Infant / toddler supplies Ongoing medication / accessibility items

Updating targets keeps your previously entered owned quantities where the same supply item still applies. Recommendations are starting points, not a promise of safety.

Communication and meeting points

Save essential information offline and print a copy for your family.

Meet just outside homeOut-of-area meeting placeOut-of-area contact nameContact phoneLocal emergency numberWhere kits are stored

Evacuation instructions and special considerations

Do not put access codes, passwords, ID numbers or sensitive medical details here. Verify routes, contacts, and official instructions with local authorities.

Supplies and stock

Record what you already have. Quantities, notes and expiry dates are editable.

Keep an offline copy

Print a household plan, take a shopping list, and transfer records to another device.

↑ Restore JSON

Your data is saved only in this browser. Private plans are not included in shareable links. Export a JSON backup periodically: clearing site data or changing devices can erase local records.

How to use this tool

Choose an evacuation or home plan, enter household size and planning days, then customize a supply checklist. Enter what is already stocked, review expiry dates, and add household meeting points and an out-of-area contact. Print a plan or export CSV and a JSON backup.

Quick steps

Choose a kit scenario, 3–14 supply days, number of people and any special household needs.
Review the suggested quantities, record supplies you already own and add meeting places and an emergency contact.
Print the family plan and missing-supplies checklist, or download a portable CSV / JSON backup.

Practical tip

A basic water planning target is 1 US gallon per person per day, excluding pets; actual needs vary. Do not depend solely on a generated plan. Follow official evacuation orders, verify local emergency contacts, choose reachable meeting locations and review personal medical requirements with a clinician.

Common questions

How much emergency water should I store for three days?

The American Red Cross starting point is one US gallon (about 3.785 liters) per person per day. Three people for three days would require nine gallons, approximately 34.1 liters, before extra water for pets, heat or individual needs.

Can I make a printable family emergency plan?

Yes. Add two meeting places, an out-of-area contact and a kit location; use Print / Save PDF for a family action card and a dated supply checklist.

Does the checklist adjust for babies, pets and medication?

Yes. Select infant or medical needs and enter the number of pets to add relevant planning reminders. These are general prompts, not medical prescriptions, personalized pet water quantities or an exhaustive hazard-specific plan.

Can I track supplies I already have and expiry dates?

Yes. Enter quantities you have, an optional expiry or review date and storage notes. See missing and soon-due items, add your own supplies and return to your saved checklist.

Does this emergency plan work without registering?

Yes. Your entries are saved only on the device and browser you use. No account, paid API or remote upload is required. Export a JSON backup before switching devices or clearing browsing data.

Can I import a backup on my phone?

Download the JSON backup from one device and import it in another browser. Import replaces that browser's current plan only after confirmation; it is not live cross-device synchronization.

Is the plan a substitute for official emergency instructions?

No. Always follow relevant local authorities, evacuation orders, medical professionals and current alerts. Supply targets and suggested items are general preparedness starting points.

Make a family emergency plan you can actually use

Knowing that an emergency kit is important is different from knowing what you already own, what is missing and where your family should meet. This private preparedness planner combines a personalized, printable checklist with supply quantities and a household communication card. Use it for storm season, earthquakes, floods, blackouts, wildfire evacuations and other hazards after checking official advice for your location.

Emergency kit for three days: a practical worked example

Consider two adults and one child packing for three days. At the Red Cross starting point of one US gallon per person per day, the water target is 9 US gallons (about 34.1 liters). That quantity is heavy, so a portable evacuation kit and a home reserve may need different logistics. Food needs must also match age, dietary needs and expected availability. Add appropriate baby, medication, mobility or pet supplies, and ask local officials about safe water storage and evacuation guidance.

Evacuation kit versus stay-at-home stock

The American Red Cross recommends a three-day evacuation supply and a two-week home supply of food and water where feasible. This planner offers 3, 7 or 14 days so you can match the scenario; the selected days are a user planning target, not an official guarantee. A compact go-bag should be carryable and accessible near an exit. Larger home reserves can be stored separately, with dates checked regularly.

Review dates, not just quantities

Mark how much of each recommended item you already own. Record a product's expiry or review date if relevant, and filter expired or soon-to-expire stock. A kit is useful only when important batteries, food, first-aid supplies, and prescriptions are safe and accessible. Check water container guidance for your source and jurisdiction. Replace and rotate items according to manufacturer advice.

Plan how your household reconnects

Choose two meeting places: one directly outside home for immediate evacuations and one farther away if the neighborhood cannot be reached. Add an out-of-area contact, accessible routes and pet arrangements. Print the card and share it with everyone who needs it. This is planning help, not live evacuation routing or an emergency-alert service.

Sources and important limits

Checklist recommendations were informed by FEMA Ready.gov emergency kit guidance, American Red Cross kit supplies and Ready.gov pet preparedness. Guidelines are general, not individualized advice. The tool does not forecast disasters, assess structural safety, check evacuation orders, determine medical dosages or contact emergency services.

Why no account is required

The app stores your plan only in local browser storage. It does not upload names, phone numbers, or other contents to PackFormulas. Export a JSON backup to transfer devices or recover after clearing browser storage. A printed PDF and CSV are prepared on your device. Use a trusted device if you include personal contact details.