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Emergency kit: Don’t panic, pack it right in the wake of war – What to stock, what to not?

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May 08, 2025 09:30 AM IST

In the wake of a possible complete blackout or eventuality of a war, it’s not usual for one to wonder what all essentials to buy. Here’s a practical guide 

As tensions between India and Pakistan rise, civil defense drills are being conducted across the nation to prepare citizens and it’s usual for one to wonder how to prepare one’s household to buy and stock essentials in the eventuality of a complete blackout or even a war.

Pickling is an efficient way to prolong the shelf life of perishable items, which can then be part of your emergency bag/kit in the wake of a war. (Photos & Illustration: Adobe Stock)
Pickling is an efficient way to prolong the shelf life of perishable items, which can then be part of your emergency bag/kit in the wake of a war. (Photos & Illustration: Adobe Stock)

Here’s a practical guide on how you can stock up on necessities:

 

How to prepare an emergency kit?

Food and Water:

  • Keep non-perishable foods such as canned goods, dried fruits, nuts, and other long-lasting edible items. Canning, drying, or pickling helps in storing food for longer period.
  • Store a sufficient supply of bottled water or consider using water purification tablets or a filter.
  • Keep high energy food products like gram flour, channa (gram), oats that can be stored dry and do not need much cooking. 

     

“In case of a blackout, we must all abide by the guidelines that the government has issued and avoid using mobile phones. But if phone’s flashlight needs to be used in necessary situations, like going to the washroom, then power bank can be helpful to keep the phones charged.” – Gian Chand, a senior design engineer with a security company

First Aid/Medical supplies:

 

Inputs by LT Col JS Sodhi (Retd)

 

 

“One must keep handy basic surgical tools, to treat any injuries in case one doesn’t have access to a medical practitioner in situations of an emergency. Also, one must have dressing equipment available such as band aids to trat minor cuts.” -Major Pawan Kumar, Shaurya Chakra (Retd)

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