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There is never a wrong time for emergency preparation to be top of mind for you and your family. When it comes to disasters or dire situations at home, in almost all cases, you don’t have time to get organized once the event actually happens. Your most important tool for staying safe is preparation. Since September is National Preparedness Month, now is the perfect time to plan ahead and get stocked up on the tools and supplies you need for any eventuality.
Whether you’re a seasoned survival expert or new to emergency preparedness, Amazon is an excellent place to start for reasonably priced emergency tools and supplies. Keep scrolling to stock up without breaking the bank.
1. Our favorite first-aid kit
First aid kits are essential in any emergency, and keeping a first aid kit on hand for all of those what-if situations is always a good idea. The Protect Life 100-piece First Aid Kit is our favorite first aid kit thanks to its compact size, lightweight build, and the vast number of essentials it can hold.
2. Our favorite affordable flashlight
The Anker rechargeable bolder LC40 flashlight is our best-value pick for flashlights. In testing, we were impressed with the rechargeable battery and appreciated that it doubled as a striking tool—meaning you could use the light to escape a collapsed room without risking the bulb.
3. A portable battery charger
Don't let the small size fool you; this power station packs a lot of power.
From $1,599 at Amazon
Emergency events and power outages often go hand in hand, and being able to charge your essential devices can make a world of difference. If you don't have a backup generator, you can instead use a portable power station to keep your smaller appliances and electronics up and running for an extended period.
4. A supply of batteries
These batteries will keep your devices going through a power outage.
$56 from AmazonWhile so many modern devices are rechargeable, occasionally, you may need a fresh pack of batteries to power devices such as flashlights, walkie-talkies, and radios.
5. A generator
Keep the lights on at home with this generator.
$1,149 at AmazonA portable generator might be just the thing if you’re determined to keep the lights on during an emergency. The Generac GP 8000-watt gasoline portable generator can run for 11 hours at a 50% load.
6. Our favorite emergency kit
Be prepared with this fully-stocked emergency kit
$82.40 at AmazonCover all your bases in an emergency by picking up the Ready America 72-hour deluxe two-person emergency kit. The kit includes everything from water purification tablets and a do-it-all survival whistle to ponchos and a hand crank-powered radio and can hold enough supplies for two people for three days.
7. This solar-powered radio
This veritable Swiss Army Knife of radios is also a flashlight and power bank, too.
$30 from AmazonHaving a radio during an emergency is crucial to keep up with broadcasted safety updates. This waterproof radio from FosPower can be powered using solar power, AAA batteries, and even hand-cranking. It also has a built-in flashlight and doubles as a power bank.