# 1 Person Premium Grab Bag | Disaster Preparedness | New Zealand ### ## Essential Emergency Preparedness for One Person ### 1 Person Premium Emergency Grab Bag | Emergency Kit NZ | Earthquake & Civil Defence Preparedness Kit When an emergency strikes, there may only be seconds to act. Earthquakes, storms, power outages, and evacuations can happen with little warning. Having a **ready-to-go emergency grab bag** means you can leave quickly with the critical supplies you need to stay safe, warm, and prepared. Our **1 Person Premium Emergency Grab Bag** has been carefully assembled to support you during the critical first hours of an emergency. The contents have been selected with reference to preparedness guidance from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence. Packed inside a **high-visibility red waterproof 25Ltr dry bag**, this grab bag keeps your supplies protected and easy to locate when every moment matters. Designed for reliability and practicality, it is **one of the most comprehensive single-person emergency grab bags available on the New Zealand market.** Preparation today provides peace of mind tomorrow. * * * # ### Optional Emergency Food Rations This grab bag is available **with or without emergency survival rations**. The optional food pack includes: **2 × High Energy Emergency Bars** • Total of **1840 calories** • Enough energy to sustain **one adult for approximately one day in a survival situation** • Long shelf life and compact design • Ideal for emergency preparedness kits and evacuation bags * * * # ## What’s Inside the Grab Bag ### 🎒 Waterproof Storage - 1 × Waterproof IPX6 Dry Bag - 25L ### 💧 Water & Hydration - 1 × 500ml Water Bottle - 10 × EF-Chlor Water Purification Tablets _(treats up to 10 litres of water)_ ### ⛑ Health & First Aid - 1 × Basic First Aid Kit 1 × Pair ESKO Xtreme Safety Glasses ### 🔦 Warmth, Shelter & Light - 1 × Thermal Survival Blanket - 1 × Bright Glow Stick (6") - 1 × Emergency Rain Poncho - 1 × Wuben H3 LED Head Lamp  - 1 × AAA Panasonic Akaline Batteries (\*4 - for headlamp and AMFM Radio) ### 🧼 Hygiene & Sanitation - 1 × Packet Hygiene Wipes - 1 × 100ml Hand Sanitiser - 3 × Biohazard Waste Bags - 5 × N95 Face Masks ### 🧰 Essential Safety Tools - 1 × ACME Tornado 636 Slimline Whistle - 1 × Pair **high-quality leather safety gloves** – ideal for protecting hands when clearing debris, digging through rubble, or moving obstacles during an emergency - 1 × Spirax Notebook, 1 × BIC Biro and 1 × Blue Marker Pen - 5 × Class 5 Ear Plugs - 1 × AM/FM Radio  ### 🎴 Comfort & Morale • 1 × Pack of Playing Cards * * * # ## Designed for New Zealand Emergencies New Zealand’s unique environment means being prepared for natural hazards is essential. Earthquakes, severe weather, flooding, and infrastructure disruptions can occur without warning. This emergency grab bag is designed to help individuals respond quickly with key supplies recommended for **personal emergency preparedness**. Ideal for storing in your: • Home • Car • Workplace • Boat or caravan • Emergency evacuation kit So it’s ready when you need it most. * * * # ## Be Ready. Stay Safe. Emergency preparedness isn't about fear — it’s about **confidence and peace of mind**. Having a grab bag ready means you can focus on what matters most when an emergency happens: your safety. ### Why Every New Zealander Should Have a Grab Bag New Zealand is one of the most naturally dynamic places in the world. Earthquakes, severe storms, flooding, and infrastructure disruptions can occur with little warning. Emergency preparedness experts recommend keeping essential supplies ready so you can respond quickly if you need to leave your home or if services are disrupted. Preparedness advice from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence encourages households to maintain emergency supplies that can support them when an emergency occurs. A **grab bag** helps ensure you have the essentials ready to go — saving valuable time during stressful situations. Being prepared doesn’t mean expecting the worst. It means being ready to look after yourself and those around you if something unexpected happens. * * * # ### Built for Real Emergency Situations Our **1 Person Premium Emergency Grab Bag** has been designed to balance **practical emergency supplies, portability, and reliability**. Key features include: 🟡 **High Visibility Waterproof Dry Bag** Bright Red for easy identification and designed to help keep contents dry. 🧤 **Heavy Duty Leather Safety Gloves** Protect your hands when clearing debris, moving obstacles, or navigating damaged environments. 🚰 **Emergency Water Treatment** EF-Chlor purification tablets allow you to safely treat up to **10 litres of water**. 🚨 **Professional Safety Whistle** Includes the powerful ACME Tornado 636 Slimline Whistle used worldwide for emergency signalling. 🛟 **Thermal Protection** A survival blanket and rain poncho help protect against exposure in harsh weather conditions. * * * # ## Where Should You Store Your Grab Bag? For the best emergency preparedness, experts recommend keeping grab bags in places where they can be accessed quickly. Common locations include: 🏠 **At Home** – near an exit or in a hall cupboard 🚗 **In Your Vehicle** – useful if an emergency occurs while travelling 🏢 **At Work** – many emergencies occur during working hours ⛵ **Boat or Caravan** – ideal for outdoor travel and adventures Having multiple grab bags across locations helps ensure you always have access to essential supplies. * * * # ### Peace of Mind Through Preparedness Emergencies are unpredictable, but preparation gives you control over how you respond. This **1 Person Premium Emergency Grab Bag** provides carefully selected essentials so you can act quickly and confidently when it matters most. Prepared today. Ready tomorrow. ### When Would You Use This Grab Bag? Emergencies can happen without warning. Having a ready-to-go grab bag ensures you have the essential supplies needed to respond quickly. This **1 Person Premium Emergency Grab Bag** is designed for situations such as: 🌏 **Earthquakes** If a major earthquake damages your home or disrupts essential services, having emergency supplies ready helps you stay safe while you assess the situation. 🌧 **Severe Storms & Flooding** Extreme weather events can lead to evacuations, road closures, and power outages. A grab bag ensures you have key supplies if you need to leave quickly. 🚨 **Emergency Evacuations** If authorities advise leaving your area, a prepared bag means you can go immediately with important essentials already packed. ⚡ **Power Outages or Infrastructure Disruptions** Storms and natural hazards can disrupt power, water, and communication networks. Preparedness advice from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence recommends keeping emergency supplies ready in case these situations occur. * * * # ### Who Is This Grab Bag Ideal For? This kit is designed for: ✔ Individuals living alone ✔ Students and renters ✔ Emergency preparedness for vehicles ✔ Workplace emergency kits ✔ Outdoor travellers and campers ✔ People building a household emergency plan It can also be combined with additional kits to build **family emergency preparedness setups**. * * * # ### Emergency Grab Bag – Frequently Asked Questions ### What is an emergency grab bag? An emergency grab bag is a **pre-packed bag containing essential supplies** that you can quickly take with you during an emergency such as an earthquake, evacuation, severe storm, or power outage. Emergency preparedness guidance from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence recommends households keep essential emergency supplies ready in case they need to leave quickly or if services are disrupted. * * * ### ### Why should I have an emergency grab bag in New Zealand? New Zealand experiences a range of natural hazards including earthquakes, storms, flooding, and infrastructure disruptions. Having a grab bag ready means you already have essential supplies prepared if you need to leave quickly or if normal services such as electricity or water are unavailable. Preparedness helps reduce stress and allows you to focus on staying safe during an emergency. * * * ### ### How many grab bags should a household have? Emergency preparedness experts generally recommend **one grab bag per person**. This ensures that each individual has access to essential supplies if they need to evacuate or move quickly. Many households also keep additional grab bags in their **vehicles or workplaces**. * * * ### ### How long will the supplies in this grab bag last? This grab bag is designed to provide **essential supplies for the initial stages of an emergency.** If you choose the option with emergency food rations, the included high-energy bars provide **approximately 1840 calories**, enough energy to support **one adult for about one day in a survival situation**. * * * ### ### Where should I store my grab bag? Your grab bag should be kept in a place where it can be accessed quickly. Common storage locations include: - Near the main exit of your home - In your car - At your workplace - In a cupboard near your bedroom The goal is to ensure it can be grabbed **within seconds if needed**. * * * ### ### Is the grab bag waterproof? Yes. The kit is packed inside a **durable waterproof dry bag**, helping protect the contents from rain, flooding, or damp storage environments. The bag is roll top and needs to be rolled over a few times to ensure if remains waterproof.  The **high-visibility red colour** also makes it easier to locate during an emergency. ### Simple Preparedness That Makes a Difference When emergencies happen, stress levels are high and time is limited. Having an **emergency grab bag prepared in advance** means one less thing to worry about. You can focus on what matters most: **your safety and the safety of those around you.** ## Details - **Price:** 129.0 NZD - 139.0 NZD - **Vendor:** Next72Hours - **Tags:** 20 YEAR SHELF-LIFE, AM FM EMERGENCY POCKET RADIO, AM FM Emergency Pocket Radio | AAA Battery, Basic First Aid Kit | New Zealand Made, DISASTER KIT, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, DISASTER PREPARENESS, DISASTER RATIONS, EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY BLANKET, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION, EMERGENCY FIRST AID, EMERGENCY FOOD RADION, EMERGENCY FOOD RATIONS, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, EMERGENCY RATIONS, EMERGENCY WHISTLE, FIRST AID KIT, IPX6, NATURAL DISASTER, NEXT72HOURS, survival kit, THERMAL BLANKET, WATER PROOF, WATER PROOF PACK, Waterproof Dry Bag ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | With Emergency Food Supply | 139.00 NZD | In stock | | Without Emergency Food Supply | 129.00 NZD | In stock | ## Images - 1 Person Premium Grab Bag | Disaster Preparedness | New Zealand - 1 Person Premium Grab Bag | Disaster Preparedness | New Zealand --- > Source: [Next72Hours](www.next72hours.com/products/1-person-premium-grab-bag-disaster-preparedness-new-zealand) > Updated: 2026-04-15