15 Emergency Essentials You Don’t Want to Be Without

Disposable Dishware and Cookware

A lack of clean running water can leave you with no ability to wash and re-use regular dishware and utensils, so make sure to stock up on disposables.

In addition to paper plates and plastic utensils, lay in a supply of small, disposable aluminum pie pans or chafing dishes to use as “cooking” pots for heating emergency canned foods.