Make a Family Kit

Make a Family Kit brochure (PDF)

Good, better, or best?

Minnetonka Fire and Emergency Management would like every resident prepared to the best level for an emergency—but the choice is yours.

Good

Build a 3-day supply kit

  • Enough water
    • Federal recommendations are a gallon of water per person, per day for drinking and sanitation.
  • Enough non-perishable or canned food
  • A non-electric can opener
  • Enough necessary prescription medication
  • A flashlight with extra batteries
  • A NOAA weather radio with extra batteries
  • Enough cash

Better

Build a 5-day supply kit

All the items in the 3-day supply kit plus:

  • Two flashlights with extra batteries
  • Extra clothes and shoes
  • Blankets or sleeping bags for each family member
  • First aid and tool kits
  • Over-the-counter-medications
  • Entertainment items
  • Extra supplies for special needs family members (diapers, glasses, formula, etc.)

Best

Build a 7-day supply kit

All the items in the 5-day supply kit plus:

  • Three flashlights with extra batteries
  • Dust masks
  • Road maps
  • Duct tape and plastic sheeting

Have questions?

For more information, email ready@eminnetonka.com or call 952.939.8334.