The first thing you will need is a waterproof storage container large enough to hold all your emergency supplies. These can be easily purchased. Use a permanent marker to label your container "best emergency preparedness kit"

You need at least one flashlight, but I recommend a flashlight for each family member old enough to use one. Make sure that at least one of them is the kind that you can convert to a lantern-type lights. You will also need a battery operated weather band radio so you can stay informed about the weather and emergencies.

Your survival kit should be a well-stocked first aid kit. Make sure you have bandages in various sizes, and medical tape to hold them on. You will also want to pack a mild pain reliever, something for stomach problems, and any prescription medications you or your family may need. Expired medication will not do you any good. You can buy pre-packaged first aid kits at most drug stores, but do not go for the cheap ones-emergency is no place to try to save a buck. A First Aid Guide is also a good idea.

You need food for three days. Make sure that it is non-perishable and easy to prepare. Energy or meal replacement bars are also a good choice . You need extra energy in an emergency to maintain physical activity, so it's not time to worry about your diet. Make sure that you pack a pot or tea kettle to boil water. In some emergencies tap water may be contaminated, and you want to boil all water before consuming it.

The last step varies depending on where you live and the potential hazards in your area. If you live in a hurricane area, you want it, where you can grab it if you have to evacuate or place it in an inside room on a floor above the expected flood level, if you choose not to evacuate. In flood areas, place it on an upper floor above flood level, and in earthquake zones place it in any room are least likely to collapse. Know what hazards your area, for more details visit the website www.emergencymadeeasy.com