# What to keep in an offline emergency kit, starting with your phone

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Author: Roméo Gambino · Published: 2026-09-10 · Updated: 2026-09-10 · App: Surv (https://romeoapps.app/en/surv/)

A practical checklist for power, information, contacts and basic supplies when networks or electricity are unreliable.

## Start with the failure you are planning for

A storm, outage, evacuation or travel disruption does not remove the same resources. Write down the likely gap first: no signal, no power, no transport, no safe water or no access to a shop.


## Make information available offline

Keep essential addresses, phone numbers, instructions, maps and medical information available without a live connection. Check that the files actually open in airplane mode before you depend on them.


## Treat power as a separate item

A phone is only useful while it has charge. A cable, power bank and a way to recharge it belong in the same plan, with a note about how often the bank itself needs checking.


## Add supplies for the people, not just the device

Water, food, medications, light, warmth, first aid and a way to receive official alerts may matter more than another app. Requirements vary by household, climate, mobility and local guidance.


## Review after every real disruption

Replace expired items, update contacts and remove notes that no longer apply. Preparedness is a small maintenance habit, not a one-time shopping list or a promise that every event can be predicted.


## Questions

### Does an offline app replace official alerts?

No. Keep a way to receive current official information when it is available. Offline notes are a fallback for gaps, not a substitute for local instructions.

### How often should I check an emergency kit?

Choose a recurring review that fits your supplies and household. Check batteries, medicines, water, contacts and documents after any real event.

### What should Surv store?

Store only information that helps your preparedness plan, and review it when circumstances change. Do not treat the app as a guarantee of safety.

## Further reading

- Ready.gov · Build a Kit — https://www.ready.gov/kit