Preparing an Emergency Backpack
Tips for Preparing an Emergency Backpack
- Choose a backpack that is small and light enough to carry while running.
- Put items you will use right away at the top of the bag.
Emergency Backpack Supply Checklist
Here are some examples of what to put in your emergency backpack.
Select and prepare items based on the needs of you and your family.
Food and Drink
- Drinking water (3 or more 500 ml bottles)
- Ready-to-eat foods (dry biscuits, canned foods, etc.)
Valuables
- Cash (10-yen and 100-yen coins for using public phones)
- Copies of identification (passport, residence card, etc.)
- Spare house keys
Hygiene Products
- First-aid kit (bandages, adhesive bandages, disinfectant, etc.)
- Everyday medications, medications for chronic diseases
- Toilet paper
- Wet wipes
- Towels
- Change of clothes and underwear
Tools for Obtaining Information
- Mobile phone charger, portable charger
- Portable radio
- Contact information for family and friends
- Map of evacuation centers
- Notepad and pen
Useful Items
- Helmets, protective hoods
- Flashlight and spare batteries
- Whistle, buzzer (to let people know you need help)
- Disposable hand warmers
- Masks
- Plastic bags
- Cold-weather gear (emergency blankets, regular blankets)
- Slippers
- Work gloves
- Matches, lighters
- Rain gear (raincoat, etc.)
- Picnic mat
- Emergency toilet kits
Other Items
- Menstrual products
- Disposable diapers (for babies and the elderly)
- Powdered baby formula and bottles
- Anything else you need
Make Sure Your Emergency Backpack is Always Ready to Use
Store your emergency backpack in a place where you can quickly grab it when a disaster strikes, such as by your front door.
Regularly check the items inside and replace any expired food or medications with new supplies.
Keeping your emergency backpack ready at all times will allow you to stay calm and take action in the event of a disaster.
Helpful Apps and Websites in the Event of Disaster (PDF)
What to Do in Case of Emergency or Disaster
Sickness or disaster! In case of Emergency SOS, you must be worried about what to do. This article introduces you to contact information and what to do in case of emergency or disaster.
