3.6K views · 144 reactions | At a minimum, you should have these basic supplies in a survival kit in the event of an emergency or disaster. #NationalPreparednessMonth | American Red Cross | Facebook

Survival kits are not only meant for "end of the world" situations. We face obstacles every day where the most basic tools can make the world of difference. Either you're prepared or you're not. Most people put these things off because they don't think anything will happen until it's TOO LATE. We put together 8 essential tools packed inside a compact case that will get you out of most sticky situation. The truth is that 90% of Americans lack these basic tools, so we created the perfect sized com