Budget Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness doesn't require a $300 kit. A genuinely effective 72-hour setup can cost under $30. These guides show you how to prioritize, what you already own, and how to build gradually on any budget.
Under $25
Emergency Kit Under $25
The absolute essentials: exactly how to spend $25 for the highest emergency preparedness impact.
Read guide →Under $50Emergency Kit Under $50
A complete 3-day emergency kit for a household of two — water, food, first aid, light, and communication.
Read guide →GradualBuild Your Kit Over Time
A week-by-week acquisition schedule. Spend $5–15 per week and have a full kit in 8 weeks.
Read guide →FreeUsing What You Already Own
Most households already own 60–80% of a kit. This guide maps your existing items to emergency uses before you spend anything.
Read guide →See Your Full Kit Requirements
Use our calculator to see exactly what your household needs — then use the budget guides above to build it affordably.