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Water, food, radio, light, backup power, and first aid solve the biggest storm gaps first.
Fast-start storm shopping
Storm preparedness starts with the right emergency kit and backup power choices.
Find practical hurricane supplies, emergency kit essentials, portable power station options, NOAA radios, water, food, first aid, sanitation, documents, and generator safety tips for faster storm readiness.
Buy this order for the fastest setup
- 1. Survival basics: water, food, NOAA radio, lanterns, first aid.
- 2. Outage comfort: batteries, power banks, cooler, simple charging.
- 3. Home protection: documents, valuables storage, tarps, gloves, and safe generator gear.
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A faster shopping path than long agency lists.
This page is built to reduce decision fatigue: start with the six essentials, compare starter bundles, and move into full category guidance without wading through slow, overloaded government pages.
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If your household is not ready, buy these six categories first. This is the fastest path from browsing to a usable storm kit.
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Florida & Other State Tax Savings for Preparedness Supplies
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Buy based on your real risk
Not every household needs the same storm kit.
Use the impact map to think through flood, surge, wind, outage, and evacuation pressure before choosing between a basic kit, power-outage kit, or evacuation bag.
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Hurricane Prep Guide
A practical shopping and planning hub for storm-ready households, with clear starter bundles and simple next steps.
Decision options
Best starter bundle
Start with the six essentials that matter most during the first 24 hours.
Water, food, radio, lighting, phone power, and first aid are the highest-intent items for new buyers. This is the fastest path from browse to a usable kit.
Quick-Start Hurricane Kit Buys
These are high-intent starter categories because they solve the most obvious storm problems first: no water, no light, no alerts, no phone power, no first aid, and no shelf-stable food.
Water
EssentialReliance Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Water Container Pack
Rigid emergency water containers for storing household drinking and sanitation water before a storm threatens.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: A direct item recommendation for people who need a simple, obvious first hurricane-kit purchase.
Bottled water works too, but containers are easier to refill and store by household size.
Food
EssentialShelf-stable emergency food
Keep ready-to-eat meals, canned goods, and calorie-dense food that your household will actually eat.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose options that fit dietary needs and do not require refrigeration.
You can build this from grocery items, but prebuilt options make the first kit faster.
Communication
EssentialMidland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio
A battery or hand-crank NOAA weather radio helps you receive official weather alerts.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Look for NOAA Weather Radio, tone alerts, battery backup, and hand-crank or solar charging.
Phone alerts are useful, but batteries and cell networks can fail.
Lighting
EssentialLED flashlights and headlamps
Hands-free lighting is useful for cleanup, checking breakers, and moving safely during outages.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Buy enough for each adult and store spare batteries with them.
Phone flashlights drain the device you may need for calls and alerts.
Solar generator
ImportantJackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 With 200W Solar Panel
A portable power station bundled with solar panels can recharge small-device backup power when grid power is out and sunlight is available.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare watt-hours, AC output, solar input watts, panel compatibility, recharge time, and battery chemistry.
Solar generators are limited by battery size, cloudy weather, panel placement, and recharge speed.
Power
EssentialAnker 20,000mAh USB-C Power Bank
Small battery banks are affordable backups for phones, hotspots, and USB lights.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: USB-C fast charging is helpful if your devices support it.
One battery bank is rarely enough for a family; plan by device count.
First aid
EssentialAmerican Red Cross 299-Piece First Aid Kit
Stock bandages, antiseptic, gloves, pain relievers, and basic wound-care supplies.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Add prescriptions and household-specific medical supplies separately.
Prebuilt kits are a base, not a substitute for personal medications.
Documents
ImportantWaterproof and Fireproof Safe for Valuables
A compact waterproof and fireproof safe helps protect passports, IDs, cash, documents, and small valuables during storm evacuation and outages.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose a size that fits the items you truly need to protect and keep it in an easy-to-reach place.
A document pouch is better for small paper backups, while a safe adds extra protection for higher-value items and electronics.
Flood defense
ImportantSandbag Flood Barrier Kit
A practical flood-defense option for homeowners and renters who want to reduce water intrusion around doors and low points.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Use sandbags as part of a bigger flood plan, not as a substitute for official evacuation guidance.
Sandbags help with short-term water control, but they do not replace evacuation orders or proper drainage planning.
Wood supplies
ImportantTreated Lumber for Storm Repairs
Treated wood is useful for temporary repairs, shutters, and other storm-damage fix-up projects after conditions are safe.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Match the wood type and length to the repair you plan to make before buying.
This is not a full repair kit, but it supports short-term storm recovery work.
Three Simple Kit Paths
I have nothing ready
Buy water storage, weather radio, flashlights, phone banks, first aid, and shelf-stable food first.
I lose power often
Prioritize phone power banks, a portable power station, lanterns, batteries, cooler, and generator safety gear.
I may need to evacuate
Prioritize document pouch, compact food, radio, headlamps, pet supplies, first aid, and phone charging.
Fast Action Bundles
Use these bundles when you need a quick purchase decision instead of browsing every category one by one.
48-Hour Power Outage Starter
Power bank, weather radio, flashlights, lanterns, batteries, and cooler support.
Build outage starterEvacuation Ready Bag
Documents, a waterproof/fireproof valuables safe, compact water/food support, first aid, hygiene, pet basics, and phone charging.
Build evacuation bagGenerator Safety Bundle
Generator cord, carbon monoxide awareness essentials, lighting, and backup charging.
Build generator safety kitReal-World Lessons From Storm Communities
Pre-stage your power setup before weather deteriorates: cords, radios, charging stations, and lighting where you can reach them quickly.
Keep an old-school grab folder with IDs, insurance, prescriptions, contacts, and small bills for evacuation or long outages.
Run a 24-hour outage drill once per season to see what your household actually runs out of first.
Plan fuel and battery strategy early; waiting until watches/warnings are active often means empty shelves and long lines.
Include pet essentials in the same prep workflow as human supplies so evacuation decisions stay simpler.
Direct Product Picks
Direct affiliate links for high-priority preparedness items. Compare current Amazon details before buying because availability, seller, and product options can change.
Water
EssentialReliance Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Water Container Pack
Rigid emergency water containers for storing household drinking and sanitation water before a storm threatens.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: A direct item recommendation for people who need a simple, obvious first hurricane-kit purchase.
Bottled water works too, but containers are easier to refill and store by household size.
Water
ImportantLifeStraw Personal Water Purifier
A compact personal water filter for evacuation bags, camping supplies, and backup water planning.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Read filter limits carefully. Personal filters do not replace stored household water.
This does not replace stored water; it supports it.
Food
EssentialKitchenAid Classic Manual Can Opener
Easy to forget, miserable to need. Keep one in the kit instead of borrowing from the kitchen.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Simple stainless models are easier to clean and store.
Even if you already own one, a dedicated kit opener prevents last-minute searching.
Communication
EssentialMidland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio
A battery or hand-crank NOAA weather radio helps you receive official weather alerts.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Look for NOAA Weather Radio, tone alerts, battery backup, and hand-crank or solar charging.
Phone alerts are useful, but batteries and cell networks can fail.
Lighting
ImportantLichamp LED Camping Lantern 4 Pack
Lanterns light a room more safely than candles and make long power outages easier.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare runtime, battery type, and brightness settings.
Candles add fire risk; battery lighting is safer for most homes.
Power
ImportantJackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station
A rechargeable power station can keep phones, radios, and small essentials charged.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare watt-hours, output ports, recharge options, and medical-device needs.
A power station is not a generator; it is quieter, indoor-safe when used as directed, and limited by battery capacity.
Power
ImportantEcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
A second direct power-station option for visitors who want to compare major backup battery brands.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare watt-hours, AC output, USB-C output, solar input, recharge speed, and warranty.
Battery stations are limited by capacity; match the product to the devices you actually need to run.
Solar generator
ImportantJackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 With 200W Solar Panel
A portable power station bundled with solar panels can recharge small-device backup power when grid power is out and sunlight is available.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare watt-hours, AC output, solar input watts, panel compatibility, recharge time, and battery chemistry.
Solar generators are limited by battery size, cloudy weather, panel placement, and recharge speed.
Power
EssentialAnker 20,000mAh USB-C Power Bank
Small battery banks are affordable backups for phones, hotspots, and USB lights.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: USB-C fast charging is helpful if your devices support it.
One battery bank is rarely enough for a family; plan by device count.
First aid
EssentialAmerican Red Cross 299-Piece First Aid Kit
Stock bandages, antiseptic, gloves, pain relievers, and basic wound-care supplies.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Add prescriptions and household-specific medical supplies separately.
Prebuilt kits are a base, not a substitute for personal medications.
Documents
ImportantWaterproof Fireproof Document Bag
Protect IDs, insurance papers, medication lists, cash, and evacuation paperwork.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Use a pouch large enough for full-size documents without folding critical papers.
Digital copies help, but paper backups matter when batteries or networks are down.
Documents
ImportantWaterproof and Fireproof Safe for Valuables
A compact waterproof and fireproof safe helps protect passports, IDs, cash, documents, and small valuables during storm evacuation and outages.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose a size that fits the items you truly need to protect and keep it in an easy-to-reach place.
A document pouch is better for small paper backups, while a safe adds extra protection for higher-value items and electronics.
Vehicle power
ImportantNOCO Boost GB40 Portable Jump Starter
Backup protection if a vehicle battery is drained while charging devices or after days of limited driving.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: A portable jump starter is useful if another vehicle is not available.
Do not rely on idling alone as a battery management plan.
WaterFoodCommunicationLightingPowerSolar generatorFirst aidDocumentsHome repairGeneratorSanitationVehicle powerFood safetyPetsFlood defenseWood suppliesRecovery tools
Water
Water
EssentialReliance Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Water Container Pack
Rigid emergency water containers for storing household drinking and sanitation water before a storm threatens.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: A direct item recommendation for people who need a simple, obvious first hurricane-kit purchase.
Bottled water works too, but containers are easier to refill and store by household size.
Water
ImportantLifeStraw Personal Water Purifier
A compact personal water filter for evacuation bags, camping supplies, and backup water planning.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Read filter limits carefully. Personal filters do not replace stored household water.
This does not replace stored water; it supports it.
Food
Food
EssentialShelf-stable emergency food
Keep ready-to-eat meals, canned goods, and calorie-dense food that your household will actually eat.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose options that fit dietary needs and do not require refrigeration.
You can build this from grocery items, but prebuilt options make the first kit faster.
Food
EssentialKitchenAid Classic Manual Can Opener
Easy to forget, miserable to need. Keep one in the kit instead of borrowing from the kitchen.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Simple stainless models are easier to clean and store.
Even if you already own one, a dedicated kit opener prevents last-minute searching.
Communication
Communication
EssentialMidland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio
A battery or hand-crank NOAA weather radio helps you receive official weather alerts.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Look for NOAA Weather Radio, tone alerts, battery backup, and hand-crank or solar charging.
Phone alerts are useful, but batteries and cell networks can fail.
Lighting
Lighting
EssentialLED flashlights and headlamps
Hands-free lighting is useful for cleanup, checking breakers, and moving safely during outages.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Buy enough for each adult and store spare batteries with them.
Phone flashlights drain the device you may need for calls and alerts.
Lighting
ImportantLichamp LED Camping Lantern 4 Pack
Lanterns light a room more safely than candles and make long power outages easier.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare runtime, battery type, and brightness settings.
Candles add fire risk; battery lighting is safer for most homes.
Power
Power
EssentialAA and AAA battery pack
Extra batteries keep radios, flashlights, and lanterns useful when stores are closed.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Check the battery sizes used by your actual devices.
Rechargeables are useful, but disposable backups still help during extended outages.
Power
ImportantJackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station
A rechargeable power station can keep phones, radios, and small essentials charged.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare watt-hours, output ports, recharge options, and medical-device needs.
A power station is not a generator; it is quieter, indoor-safe when used as directed, and limited by battery capacity.
Power
ImportantEcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
A second direct power-station option for visitors who want to compare major backup battery brands.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare watt-hours, AC output, USB-C output, solar input, recharge speed, and warranty.
Battery stations are limited by capacity; match the product to the devices you actually need to run.
Power
EssentialAnker 20,000mAh USB-C Power Bank
Small battery banks are affordable backups for phones, hotspots, and USB lights.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: USB-C fast charging is helpful if your devices support it.
One battery bank is rarely enough for a family; plan by device count.
Solar generator
Solar generator
ImportantJackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 With 200W Solar Panel
A portable power station bundled with solar panels can recharge small-device backup power when grid power is out and sunlight is available.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Compare watt-hours, AC output, solar input watts, panel compatibility, recharge time, and battery chemistry.
Solar generators are limited by battery size, cloudy weather, panel placement, and recharge speed.
Solar generator
ImportantFoldable solar panel for power station
A compatible foldable solar panel can help recharge a power station during daytime outages.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Confirm connector compatibility, input voltage range, and max solar input before buying.
Panels need direct sun and safe outdoor placement; they do not recharge well in shade or storm conditions.
Solar generator
OptionalSolar phone charger power bank
A small solar-capable phone bank can support phones and USB lights, but it should not be your only charging plan.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Treat built-in mini solar panels as backup trickle charging, not fast daily charging.
For serious charging, a larger panel and power station are more realistic.
First aid
First aid
EssentialAmerican Red Cross 299-Piece First Aid Kit
Stock bandages, antiseptic, gloves, pain relievers, and basic wound-care supplies.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Add prescriptions and household-specific medical supplies separately.
Prebuilt kits are a base, not a substitute for personal medications.
Documents
Documents
ImportantWaterproof Fireproof Document Bag
Protect IDs, insurance papers, medication lists, cash, and evacuation paperwork.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Use a pouch large enough for full-size documents without folding critical papers.
Digital copies help, but paper backups matter when batteries or networks are down.
Documents
ImportantWaterproof and Fireproof Safe for Valuables
A compact waterproof and fireproof safe helps protect passports, IDs, cash, documents, and small valuables during storm evacuation and outages.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose a size that fits the items you truly need to protect and keep it in an easy-to-reach place.
A document pouch is better for small paper backups, while a safe adds extra protection for higher-value items and electronics.
Home repair
Home repair
ImportantHeavy-duty tarps
Tarps can help cover small roof or window damage after conditions are safe.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose reinforced edges and buy rope or bungee cords separately.
Tarps are for temporary protection after the storm, not for unsafe use during active weather.
Home repair
ImportantWork gloves for cleanup
Protect hands during post-storm cleanup, debris handling, and minor temporary repair work.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose gloves that fit well and are suited for wet debris, splinters, sharp edges, and cleanup tasks.
Gloves are not optional when handling wet debris, splinters, or sharp material.
Generator
Generator
OptionalPortable generator
Useful for outage planning when paired with safe outdoor placement and proper transfer equipment.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Never run a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows, doors, or vents.
Generators require serious carbon monoxide and electrical safety planning.
Generator
ImportantGenerator extension cord
A heavy-duty outdoor-rated cord helps keep generators farther from the home.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Match cord gauge and rating to your generator and load requirements.
Household extension cords may be unsafe for generator loads.
Sanitation
Sanitation
ImportantPersonal hygiene and sanitation kit
Disposable hygiene supplies can help keep an evacuation bag or shelter kit cleaner and more comfortable.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Good for go-bags, shelter bags, car kits, and backup household sanitation planning.
Add toilet paper, wipes, trash bags, hand sanitizer, and household-specific hygiene items separately.
Vehicle power
Vehicle power
ImportantPure sine wave car power inverter
Turns a vehicle's 12V power into household-style outlets for small essentials like phones, laptops, radios, and some chargers.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Match wattage to the devices you plan to run and follow the vehicle and inverter manuals.
This is not whole-home power and it can drain a vehicle battery if used carelessly.
Vehicle power
ImportantNOCO Boost GB40 Portable Jump Starter
Backup protection if a vehicle battery is drained while charging devices or after days of limited driving.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: A portable jump starter is useful if another vehicle is not available.
Do not rely on idling alone as a battery management plan.
Vehicle power
Essential12V USB-C car charger
A simple way to charge phones and power banks from the vehicle without using a large inverter.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Choose enough ports for the household and match USB-C or USB-A to your devices.
This is best for small electronics, not appliances.
Food safety
Food safety
ImportantPortable cooler
A cooler can help protect food and medication during shorter outages.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Pre-chill the cooler and use frozen water bottles when possible.
A cooler buys time; it does not make food safe indefinitely.
Pets
Pets
ImportantPet emergency kit supplies
Plan food, collapsible bowls, waste bags, leash, carrier, and comfort items for each pet.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Keep vaccination and medication records in your document pouch.
Human kits rarely cover pet-specific evacuation needs.
Flood defense
Flood defense
ImportantSandbag Flood Barrier Kit
A practical flood-defense option for homeowners and renters who want to reduce water intrusion around doors and low points.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Use sandbags as part of a bigger flood plan, not as a substitute for official evacuation guidance.
Sandbags help with short-term water control, but they do not replace evacuation orders or proper drainage planning.
Wood supplies
Wood supplies
ImportantTreated Lumber for Storm Repairs
Treated wood is useful for temporary repairs, shutters, and other storm-damage fix-up projects after conditions are safe.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Match the wood type and length to the repair you plan to make before buying.
This is not a full repair kit, but it supports short-term storm recovery work.
Recovery tools
Recovery tools
ImportantBattery-Powered Chainsaw for Cleanup
A battery chainsaw can help with downed limbs and small debris cleanup after a storm when used safely.
Why this is listed: practical preparedness fit, strong category relevance, and easy comparison for storm planning.
Buyer's note: Only use chainsaws with proper PPE, safe battery storage, and trained handling.
This is for trained cleanup work and should never be used during active storm conditions.
Related Planning Guides
Use these guides together to turn your shopping list into a real storm plan.
Hurricane Checklist
Move from planning to action with a day-by-day storm timeline.
Preparedness Guide
Build household resilience, documents, pet plans, and evacuation readiness.
Generator Buying Guide
Compare portable and solar backup power options for outages.
County Hubs
Find local emergency contacts, county planning tools, and fuel readiness links.
Buying FAQ
Are these specific Amazon product reviews?
No. This page uses affiliate links, category guidance, and preparedness illustrations. Always compare the current Amazon listing, seller, price, reviews, and safety details before buying.
Why use category links instead of exact products?
Category links are useful for supplies where size, quantity, and availability change often. Direct links are used where clear product recommendations are most helpful.
What should I buy first?
Start with water, food, lighting, radio communication, first aid, sanitation, medications, documents, and phone charging before larger purchases like generators.