Task · part of 2. Planning for family emergencies
2(c). Prepare or inspect a family disaster kit
Required
For sheltering in place and for evacuation, against the checklist in the merit badge pamphlet or one your counselor approves.
Notes and warnings
Note. Preparing a kit and inspecting an existing one both count. If your family already keeps one, inspecting it against the checklist is the requirement, and is often more useful, because it finds what has expired.
Where this step comes from
- Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-02-25), Requirement 2(c)