Nuclear Emergency Kit Checklist (2026)

A comprehensive, printable checklist of everything your household needs for nuclear emergency preparedness. KI tablets are essential — but they're only one piece of the puzzle.

☢️ Radiation Protection

Potassium iodide tablets — 14-day supply per person (see buying guide)
Geiger counter / radiation detector (GQ GMC-800)
N95/N100 respirator masks (minimum 10 per person)
CBRN gas mask (MIRA CM-6M) — for extended exposure scenarios
Tyvek coveralls (2 sets per person)
Nitrile gloves (box of 100)
Safety goggles (sealed, anti-fog)

💧 Water & Food

Water — 1 gallon per person per day (minimum 14-day supply)
Water purification tablets or filter (LifeStraw, Sawyer)
Emergency food rations (Datrex, SOS bars) — 14-day supply
Manual can opener

📻 Communication & Power

Hand-crank/solar emergency radio (NOAA frequencies)
Flashlights with extra batteries
Portable battery bank (20,000+ mAh)
Faraday bag for electronics (EMP protection)

🏥 Medical

Comprehensive first aid kit
Prescription medications (30-day supply)
Anti-diarrheal, anti-nausea medication
Burn treatment supplies

🏠 Shelter-in-Place

Plastic sheeting (6 mil, enough to cover all windows/doors)
Duct tape (heavy duty, multiple rolls)
Wet towels (for sealing door gaps)

📄 Documents & Essentials

Important documents in waterproof bag (IDs, insurance, medical records)
Cash (small bills)
Maps of local area (paper — don't rely on GPS)
Emergency contact list (printed)