11 Items To Buy From Costco for Your DIY Emergency Kit

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The new year began with widespread destruction across the United States as a large portion of Los Angeles was ravaged by deadly wildfires. Over 100,000 people were forced to leave their homes, thousands of buildings - including many residences - were completely destroyed and, unfortunately, some people lost their lives.

If you need to evacuate your home, you'll also need a DIY emergency kit that you can easily grab in case things get bad.

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You're able to begin this week.

First-Aid Kit

Right now, this item is priced at $17.99. It includes a lot of essential items such as bandages, scissors, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, and many other things. Buying this on its own can take care of many potential emergency needs; don't pass it up.

Flashlight

at Costco for $34.99.

Battery-Powered Candles

costs $59.99.

Battery-Powered or Crank Radio

for $99.99.

Extra Batteries

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Portable Charger for Cellphone

This costs $39.99 and offers up to 90 hours of extra power.

Nonperishable Foods

In case you have to stay at home, you will need some non-perishable food items, such as canned or packaged food. You can find a large selection of these types of food at Costco, but prices might vary. Consider buying in bulk if you have the extra space. Make sure to check the expiration dates so you don't buy items that are almost expired.

Manual Can Opener

for $12.99.

Bottled Water

for $4.99.

Pliers

The pliers cost $99.99. If you're only looking for pliers, you may want to consider shopping at a different large retailer like Walmart or Target since Costco has limited affordable options.

Blankets

Freddie would be purchasing, at Costco, priced at $14.97, which appears to be the least expensive option on the Costco site.

3 Other Things to Purchase from Different Sources

Please be aware that the list below is not an exhaustive emergency kit, but rather the items that are currently available at Costco. You will also need a whistle, a physical map of the local area (since GPS may not function during a widespread emergency), and N-95 masks.

Editor’s note: Prices were accurate as of January 14, 2025. All prices and availability are subject to alteration.

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