Emergency survival kits should be found in every home.
In addition, you should have one in your vehicle as well, especially if you are planning any extended driving trips.
Having one of these kits in your home or automobile will give you piece of mind knowing that you have prepared for any emergency you and your family may encounter.
We have provided a list of many of the things that you should have in your emergency survival kits.
There are likely items that you may want to add to your own personal list and kit.
That is fine if you want something added.
Here is a list of things required in most emergency survival kits:

• Water
• First aid kit
• Prescription medication for anyone requiring it
• Portable radio - solar powered, windup or battery operated
• Extra batteries
• Canned food and dry goods
• Matches
• Flashlight or candles
• Camp stove and fuel
• Activities, such as games to pass the time
• Whistle
• Large storage container or duffle bag to contain all the items

Standard emergency survival kits should contain enough survival provisions to help a person survive for at least three days.
The food contained should not be something that spoils.
Besides including water, the kit should include water purification tablets or iodine tablets.
In addition, depending on your location or destination, emergency survival kits should contain emergency blankets, gloves and anything else designed for extreme weather conditions.
Do not forget to include basic toiletry items as well.
Since a disaster can strike at any time, it is important that you be prepared for anything.
Keep your emergency survival kits stocked and up to date.
Besides your home and automobile, keep a kit in your office and cottage as well.
If you happen to have a boat then it is very important to keep a kit on board at all times.
If you have pets, keep in mind that you should have emergency survival kits on hand that include items necessary for their survival as well.
This will include any special medication that they may need to take.
Many people do not bother to prepare emergency survival kits, do not be one of these people who takes things for granted because you never know what disaster you could be confronted with, make sure you have your family prepared as best as possible.