Build your kits

You need more than one kit. Here's what goes where.

5-minute read · Reviewed October 2026

Six kits, six jobs

Home supplies (2 Weeks Ready) Shelter at home for 14 days Bins in a garage or closet
Grab & Go bag Leave in minutes: evacuation, tsunami, fire One backpack per person, about 3 days
Under the bed Get out safely after a quake at night Small bag tied to the bed leg
Car kit Stranded on SR 104, in a ferry line, or on a closed bridge A tub in the trunk
Work kit Shelter at work for 24 hours or more Bag at your desk, with walking shoes
Pet kit 2–3 days of food, water, meds, leash, carrier One per pet

Grab & Go checklist

One bag per person. Tick each item as you pack it.

Packed0

Rotate yearly. Make sure the clothes still fit!

About water. A go-bag needs at least 1 quart per person per day for 2–3 days. That's only the go-bag minimum. At home, plan for 1 gallon per person, per day, for 14 days.

Under the bed

For getting out safely after a quake at night. Tie a small bag to the bed leg:

Sturdy shoes and leather gloves
Flashlight and whistle
Spare glasses
Hard hat or bike helmet
Your North End OK / HELP sign

Car kit

For a closure on SR 104 or Hansville Road, a long ferry line, or a closed bridge: water, snacks, a blanket, rain gear, walking shoes, a phone charger, first aid, a flashlight, a paper map of Kitsap, and at least a half tank of gas.

Store it right

Use a container you can carry. Keep it in one place, and make sure everyone at home knows where.