An emergency is a stressful situation to be in–and it’s even more stressful if you are not prepared. Here at the Kansas City movers, we want to help you create an emergency kit to be prepared in the face of a disaster. We’ve taken the guess work out of disaster prep and mapped out exactly what you need to have on hand. Read on to learn more.

Whether it’s a weather emergency or an extended power outage, there are a few essentials you need to keep on hand.

First, get a large tote or toolbox to hold everything in. Organizing all of the items without stashing them in one common location defeats the idea of being organized.

A first-aid kit is an item that you can find pre-assembled at most stores and will include basics such as bandages, gauge, and maybe even various medications. These cost about $5-$10 and are a worthy addition to your kit.

Flashlights, radio, and batteries for each, are two “electronics” that will come in handy if the power goes out.Unplug everything when power goes out to deter the chance of a power surge when it comes back.

Print out a list of contact information. Your digital datebooks and cell phone contacts will not come in much handy once power goes out and electronics die. Numbers for insurance, doctors, immediate family, and a battery operated charger might help keep your phone alive to send text messages over data lines when other phone lines are down.

Have a plan. Have meeting places if you are in separate locations when something goes wrong.

Also, keep a small emergency kit at your office as well–you never know where you will be when a disaster hits! Keep cash, snacks, water, a flashlight and comfortable shoes stowed in a small box or drawer.

Canned foods, liquids, water, snacks, non-perishables. You should keep enough food handy for three days consumption.