• Text instead of calling (networks overload)
• Enable low power mode on phones
• Keep a car charger available
• Download offline maps (Google Maps)
• Use backup batteries conservatively

• Bandages, gauze, antiseptic, tape
• Pain reliever and antihistamine
• Flashlight and batteries
• Portable charger
• Emergency blanket
• Water and food
• Important documents
• Cash and contact list

• Food and water for 7 days
• Leash and harness
• ID tags and microchip info
• Medications and supplies
• Comfort item (blanket or toy)

Facility Kit (Large)

• Tourniquets (SWAT-T or CAT) – 2
• Hemostatic gauze (QuikClot, Celox) – 2
• Pressure dressings – 4
• Compressed gauze – 4
• Chest seals (vented) – 2
• Elastic bandages (ACE) – 4
• Adhesive bandages (variety) – 4
• Instant cold packs – 2
• Trauma shears – 2
• Tactical compression bandage (Israeli) – 1
• CPR mask for humans – 1
• K9 muzzle-style mask (facemask) – 1
• Nasopharyngeal airways – 2
• Oropharyngeal airway – 1
• Blood pressure cuff (adult + pediatric) – 1
• Stethoscope – 1
• Pulse oximeter (human + K9-compatible) – 1
• Thermometer (rectal) – 1
• K9-specific splint – 1
• Tick removal tools – 2
• Hemostats – 1
• Metal tweezers – 1
• Elasticon – 1
• Razor or battery-operated clippers – 1
• Paw bandaging supplies
• Styptic powder (for nails)
• Emergency blanket (thermal) – 2
• Saline flush (60 cc syringe) – 1
• 30 cc syringes – 2
• Antibiotic ointment
• Diphenhydramine clear no dye (Benadryl)
• Glucose gel
• Hydrocortisone cream
• K9 Casualty Care Cards – 10
• Waterproof pen + notepad
• Biohazard bags – 2
• Mini Sharpie
• Cloth tape
• Coban/vet wrap
• 4×4 gauze pads – 10
• 2×2 gauze pads – 10
• Adhesive band-aids (variety) – 20
• Zipper stitches – 10
• Strap (1 inch x 60 inches) for makeshift muzzle – 1
• Gerber multitool – 1
• Stool Sample Container (or poop bags) – 1

Patrol Kit (Medium)

• Tourniquet (SWAT-T or CAT) – 1
• Hemostatic gauze – 1
• Pressure dressings – 2
• Compressed gauze – 2
• Chest seal (vented) – 1
• Elastic bandages (ACE) – 2
• Adhesive bandage assortment
• Instant cold pack – 1
• Trauma shears – 1
• CPR mask (human) – 1
• K9 muzzle-style mask (facemask) – 1
• Oropharyngeal airway – 1
• Nasopharyngeal airway – 1
• Blood pressure cuff (adult + pediatric) – 1
• Pulse oximeter (human + K9-compatible) – 1
• Thermometer (rectal) – 1
• Tick removal tool – 1
• Hemostats – 1
• Metal tweezers – 1
• Elasticon – 1
• Razor or battery-operated clippers – 1
• Saline flush (60 cc syringe) – 1
• 30 cc syringes – 2
• Antibiotic ointment
• Diphenhydramine clear no dye (Benadryl)
• Glucose gel
• K9 Casualty Care Cards – 2
• Waterproof pen + notepad
• Mini Sharpie
• Cloth tape
• Coban/vet wrap
• 4×4 gauze pads – 5
• 2×2 gauze pads – 5
• Adhesive band-aids (variety) – 10
• Zipper stitches – 5
• Strap (1 inch x 60 inches) for makeshift muzzle – 1
• Gerber / multitool – 1
• Stool Sample Container (or poop bags) – 1

Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK – Small)

• Tourniquet (SWAT-T or CAT) – 1
• Hemostatic gauze – 1
• Compressed gauze – 1
• Adhesive bandage assortment
• Elastic bandage (ACE) – 1
• CPR mask (human) – 1
• Thermometer (oral) – 1
• Nitrile gloves (2 pairs)
• Small muzzle or improvised restraint – 1
• Tick removal tool – 1
• Hemostats – 1
• Metal tweezers – 1
• Elasticon – 1
• Antiseptic wipes – 2
• Antibiotic ointment (single-use)
• Diphenhydramine clear no dye (Benadryl)
• Glucose gel
• Trauma shears – 1
• Razor or battery-operated clippers – 1
• Notepad + waterproof pen
• Mini Sharpie
• Cloth tape
• Coban/vet wrap
• 4×4 gauze pads – 2
• 2×2 gauze pads – 2
• Adhesive band-aids (variety) – 5
• Zipper stitches – 2
• Strap (1 inch x 60 inches) for makeshift muzzle – 1
• Gerber multitool – 1
• Stool Sample Container (or poop bags) – 1

Add your local links here:

• County Emergency Management
• Local Evacuation Map
• Animal Control
• Local Emergency Vet Clinics
• Utility Outage Map

Last updated: May 2026