Emergency Clothing Supplies

Page Updated on November 24, 2007

Supplies for your emergency kit

• sturdy boots
• comfortable cross-training shoes
• extra shoe laces
• slip-resistant flip-flop sandals (such as pool shoes or boating sandals)
• socks (many pairs)
• underwear
• thermal underwear
• water resistant cold weather coat
• water resistant wind breaker
• oversized long sleeve shirt
• t-shirt
• tank-top
• sweat shirt
• jeans
• sturdy belt
• shorts
• sweat pants
• wide brim hat
• sun glasses with SPF protection
• cold weather knit hat
• sturdy working gloves
• waterproof gloves for cold weather
• large bandanas (can be used as a headband, a face mask, a tourniquet, etc.)
• laundry detergent
• washtub
• optional: washboard and hand-crank wringer (they may be old fashioned but they were invented because it's easier than washing without them)
• sewing kit
• optional: sewing machine (some are battery powered while others can be cranked by hand; useful for larger projects)