Can You Build a Kit? game - Emergency Preparedness Week 2026

This activity is designed to raise awareness about emergency preparedness and more specifically, test the player's knowledge on emergency preparedness kits.

What is needed

• A table
• Actual basic emergency kit items (See items below)
• Unrelated / fun items (for example: toothbrush, measuring tape, chewing gum, etc.)
• A timer
• A notepad

How it works

Place the emergency kit items on a table. Add and mix other items on the table that would not normally be found in an emergency kit.

Have participants choose the items they think belong in a kit and write them on a notepad. Give each contestant one (1) minute to complete this task.

After the one minute mark, show them the results and invite them to leave their name and contact information for the chance to win a prize!

• Cash
• Extra keys
• Water
• First aid kit
• Flashlight and batteries
• Food
• Manual can opener
• Emergency plan
• Battery-powered or wind-up radio