--- title: How to Get Prepared for Emergencies, Long and Short-term description: Is your family prepared for emergencies? Find out what you need to keep safe in storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other disasters. Know what to look for in short-term and long-term emergency supplies. Learn how to keep your emergency kit safe, portable, and designed for your family. image: https://pages.luminaid.com/hubfs/40503005754_48b28676d2_z-1.jpg --- [![](https://pages.luminaid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018_06_08%20Grey%20Primary%20Logo%20(2).png?width=200&height=59&name=2018_06_08%20Grey%20Primary%20Logo%20(2).png)](https://pages.luminaid.com/) - [Shop Now](https://luminaid.com/collections/solar-lights) - [Custom LuminAID's](https://luminaid.com/custom) - [LuminAID Blog](https://luminaid.com/blogs/news) Edit BG Image May 8, 2018 11:20:16 AM # How to Get Prepared for Emergencies, Long and Short-term Posted by [Celia Eckert](https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/author/celia-eckert) on May 8, 2018 11:20:16 AM   Emergency prep is crucial for your home, but that's not the only place you need to have an emergency plan. Make sure your emergency preparation applies to the car and camping as well. Do you have what you need to keep you and your family safe in an emergency?  [![never get caught in the dark](https://pages.luminaid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/never%20get%20caught%20in%20the%20dark.jpg?width=1000&height=440&name=never%20get%20caught%20in%20the%20dark.jpg)](https://luminaid.com/collections/emergency-solar-lantern) **Short-term supplies** Whether it's your car, your camping trip, or the possibility of a blackout in your community, make sure these basic supplies are on hand and easily portable. As much as possible, choose tools and gear that are safe and easy to use for all members of your family to use. Know the needs of your family members and pets. What would you need for 24 hours without power? The basics: - First aid kit - [Reliable light source ](https://luminaid.com/collections/emergency-solar-lantern) - Emergency water - Warm blankets and hand warmers - Whistle and SOS beacon - Matches / firestarter - Full[ checklist](https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit) ![Screen Shot 2017-09-28 at 3.47.02 PM](https://pages.luminaid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-28%20at%203.47.02%20PM.png?width=1210&height=566&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-09-28%20at%203.47.02%20PM.png) **Long-term supplies** Natural disasters such as winter storms, [hurricanes](https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/hurricane-safety-for-your-family), tornadoes, earthquakes, and wildfires can mean that access to the basic necessities is limited for days, or even longer. Whether you’re without power at home, or need to evacuate, keep these principles in mind: - **Recharge**:   - **Refresh**:   - **Refuel**: Last but not least... - **Revisit**   **Build a plan. Build a Kit. Communicate.** What are your families needs? Do you have a plan for your pets? What [natural disasters](https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/hurricane-safety-for-your-family) are a risk in your community? Know the facts, and build your kit according to your risks and needs. Make sure you have a kit with the necessities ready to go. [Lighter weight supplies](https://luminaid.com/collections/emergency-solar-lantern) are preferable, in case you need to take your kit on the go. Share your plan with your family, and make sure each member knows the basics. Supplies should be **easy to use**, and everything should be clearly labeled. ### **KEEP EVERYONE SAFE** LuminAID offers a [Group Buy Program](https://pages.luminaid.com/group-discounts) for those who want to score a discount by combining multiple family orders onto one transaction. Group Buy discounts start at orders of 10 units. The Group Buy program is a great way to educate your community, neighbors, and friends on emergency prep to ensure everyone is kept safe. Facebook Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn [Email](mailto:?body=https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/emergency-prep-family-safety-and-supplies) ### Filed Under: [Emergency Prep](https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/topic/emergency-prep) Make sure you have the supplies you need [![GET PREPPED](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1967346/cc831354-af8f-48b2-800a-2ea29bbe8f6e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1967346/cc831354-af8f-48b2-800a-2ea29bbe8f6e) ### RECENT POSTS [Defeating the Blackout: Light and power in Emergencies](https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/defeating-the-blackout-light-and-power-in-emergencies) [Hurricane Safety For Your Family](https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/hurricane-safety-for-your-family) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### SHARE Facebook Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn [Email](mailto:?body=https://pages.luminaid.com/blog/emergency-prep-family-safety-and-supplies) [![](https://pages.luminaid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018_06_08%20Grey%20Primary%20Logo%20(2).png?width=200&height=59&name=2018_06_08%20Grey%20Primary%20Logo%20(2).png)](https://pages.luminaid.com/) © 2026 Adventure Ready Brands