The first step in emergency preparedness is to have an emergency kit on hand and readily available. The American Red Cross deluxe emergency preparedness kit contains the basic items needed to support an adult through 3 days of an emergency event.

The heavy duty, nylon red backpack includes the following: flashlight (batteries included), radio (batteries included), emergency blanket, food bars, one pair work gloves, three 12-Hour Light Sticks, six moist towelettes, mask, 10Æ x 10Æ plastic sheeting, rain poncho, personal first aid kit, roll of duct tape, 2.5 gallon water container and two quart water packet, whistle and first aid/emergency preparedness booklet.
Backpack dimensions 11" x 17" x 5".