The Bunker Kit Builder
Tell us who's in your household and what you're preparing for. We'll suggest the supplies and quantities you may need.
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Safety: Run generators, camp stoves and propane heaters only as their labels allow, never in enclosed spaces, and keep a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector at home. Take potassium iodide only when public health officials tell you to. This list is general guidance, not medical advice.
How we calculate
The guidance behind your list
Quantities are estimates drawn from public government guidance. Use them as a starting point.
- Water
- 1 gallon per person per day, plus about 1 quart per pet per day. Ready.gov: Water (opens in a new tab)
- Food
- 3 non-perishable meals per person per day for the length of your timeline. Ready.gov: Food (opens in a new tab)
- Timeline
- 72 hours for an evacuation go-bag; 2 weeks for sheltering at home. Ready.gov: Build a Kit (opens in a new tab)
- Hazard items
- Added only for the hazards you select, following each hazard's official guide. Ready.gov: Be Informed (opens in a new tab)
- Carbon monoxide
- Fuel-burning equipment belongs outdoors, at least 20 feet from openings. CDC: Carbon Monoxide (opens in a new tab)
- Pets & special needs
- Extra food, water and supplies for pets, infants, older adults and people with disabilities. Ready.gov: Pets (opens in a new tab)