EmergencyKits.com

Name

EmergencyKits.com

Legal name

Essential Packs LLC

Website

https://emergencykits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Preparedness Kits and Supplies

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Supplies, Equipment & Logistics (Kits, Generators, Temporary Facilities) (BPABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Supplies/Equipment (First Aid, AEDs, PPE, Lockdown Kits) (EDAEAIAL), Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG)

Keywords

• Emergency preparedness kits
• Disaster survival supplies
• FEMA compliant kits
• OSHA workplace safety
• First responder gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Simi Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sale of physical emergency preparedness products including kits, supplies, food, water, and equipment. Individual items and bundled kits sold through e-commerce. No subscription component, but repeat purchases from consumable items (food rations, water, batteries).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EmergencyKits.com sells hand-assembled, FEMA- and OSHA-aligned emergency preparedness kits and disaster supplies through its own BigCommerce e-commerce storefront. The portfolio spans Home, Office, School, and First Responder/CERT/Military kit lines, supported by add-on categories such as emergency food and water, first aid and trauma kits, communication radios, PPE, and bags/backpacks. The company also offers Custom Emergency Kit design, a Fundraiser Program, and a dedicated Government Sales Program for institutional and public-sector buyers.

Product overview

EmergencyKits.com is an e-commerce retailer specializing in emergency preparedness supplies, operating as a single unified platform rather than a modular architecture. The core product portfolio centers on pre-assembled emergency kits across four market segments: Home Emergency Kits (residential families), Office Emergency Kits (workplace safety), School Emergency Kits (educational institutions including lockdown and shelter-in-place solutions), and First Responder Emergency Kits (professional responders, CERT teams, and military). The kit lineup includes CERT Kits (Basic, Premium, Deluxe), Deluxe Classroom Lockdown Kits, Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kits, and Ready Roller Classroom Kits. The business complements its kit products with add-on modules including Emergency Food (SOS Food Labs rations, Mainstay rations, Millennium Food Bars), Emergency Drinking Water, First Aid & Trauma Kits, Car Emergency Kits, Pet Emergency Kits, Emergency Radios & Communication Equipment, Bags & Backpacks, PPE, and Military Kits. Services include Custom Emergency Kit design with logo printing, a Fundraiser Program for schools, and a dedicated Government Sales Program. The company positions itself as meeting or exceeding FEMA guidelines and OSHA workplace safety standards, with products hand-assembled at its Simi Valley, CA facility since 2009.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Emergency Kits FEMA-compliant emergency survival kits designed for residential use, providing 72-hour emergency supplies per person. Kits range from basic to comprehensive and are customizable for families of 1-5 people plus pets.
• Office Emergency Kits OSHA-aware workplace emergency preparedness supplies ranging from individual desk kits to comprehensive office evacuation and shelter-in-place supplies. Supports businesses from 5 employees to 1,000+.
• School Emergency Kits Emergency kits designed for educational institutions including classroom lockdown kits, shelter-in-place kits, and bleeding control kits, including active shooter kits designed to keep students and staff safe during emergencies.
• First Responder Emergency Kits Professional-grade emergency kits for first responders, CERT teams, search and rescue, and military use. Includes active shooter kits, medical kits, trauma kits, triage kits, team leader kits, and search and rescue survival kits.
• CERT Kits Community Emergency Response Team emergency kits designed to meet CERT guidelines, available in Basic, Premium, and Deluxe configurations with varying item counts. Most products carry the CERT logo.
• Deluxe Classroom Lockdown Kit Emergency kit designed for classrooms of 30 students during lockdown situations. Contains essential supplies including a portable emergency toilet system to support students for extended lockdown periods.
• Standard Classroom Lockdown Kit Portable toilet system kit for classrooms during lockdown situations, designed for 30 students for 12 hours. Contains 11 items in a crush-resistant bucket container with 5-year shelf life.
• Shelter-In-Place Kits Emergency kits designed for shelter-in-place scenarios during disasters, providing supplies for extended indoor containment.
• Bleeding Control Kits Trauma and bleeding control kits designed for immediate hemorrhage control during emergencies and active threat situations, targeted at schools and public spaces.
• Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kit FEMA-compliant 72-hour emergency kit stored in a deluxe backpack, designed for 1-4 people. Contains 34 items including a removable 100-piece first aid kit.
• Military Kits Robust emergency kits and supplies designed for US Military demanding operational requirements.
• Car Emergency Kits Vehicle emergency kits designed for automotive preparedness, ensuring drivers have essential supplies during roadside emergencies.
• Pet Emergency Kits Emergency kits designed for pet owners including pet food and emergency supplies to keep pets safe during disasters.
• Emergency Food Long-shelf-life emergency food including food bars, meals, meats, proteins, fruits, vegetables, organic/gluten-free options, and camping meals. Brands include SOS Food Labs, Mainstay, and Essential Packs.
• Emergency Drinking Water Emergency drinking water including water storage solutions, water filters, and purifiers. Water products have shelf lives ranging from 5-6 years.
• First Aid and Trauma Kits Comprehensive first aid kits ranging from basic 100-piece kits to professional-grade trauma packs including the EMT Rescue 25 Trauma Kit.
• Emergency Radios and Communication Equipment NOAA weather radios, AM/FM radios, hand-crank and solar-powered radios with LED flashlights and mobile phone charging capabilities.
• Bags and Backpacks Emergency backpacks, duffel bags, and pouches designed to store and transport emergency supplies. Includes Standard and Deluxe backpack options.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Personal protective equipment including safety vests, hard hats, barricade tape, dust masks, and N95 respirators for emergency situations.
• Custom Emergency Kits Custom kit design service allowing organizations to modify kit contents, design kits from scratch, source specialized items, and add logo printing, with volume discounts and purchase order acceptance.
• EmergencyPack Fundraiser Program Fundraiser program allowing organizations (primarily schools) to sell emergency preparedness kits with customized labels, with a minimum 500-kit order and tiered pricing based on volume.
• Government Sales Program Dedicated government sales program for agencies, municipalities, and public sector organizations, registered in SAM with a valid CAGE code, that accepts purchase orders and offers competitive government pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• A+ Better Business Bureau rating reflecting commitment to quality and customer service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 4Patriots: Direct-to-consumer brand selling emergency survival food, solar generators, and survival kits. Most direct competitor in the consumer emergency preparedness category, with similar GTM (DTC e-commerce, fundraising, patriotic branding).
• Ready America: Emergency preparedness kit specialist offering 72-hour kits, first aid supplies, and disaster preparedness products. Directly comparable product portfolio and target customer (families, schools, businesses).
• Quake Kare: Emergency kits focused on earthquake and disaster preparedness, including 72-hour kits and school emergency supplies. Direct competitor particularly in the California earthquake preparedness niche where EmergencyKits.com is headquartered.
• 72Hours USA: Online retailer of 72-hour emergency kits and survival supplies with similar DTC e-commerce model. Closely comparable in product mix (FEMA-aligned kits, food/water rations, first aid) and target segments.
• My Medic: Specializes in first aid, trauma kits, and emergency medical supplies for individuals, families, and first responders. Directly comparable in the first aid/trauma kit category and the first responder/CERT segment.
• SOS Survival Products: Long-established supplier of emergency food rations, water pouches, and survival gear. EmergencyKits.com already resells SOS Food Labs-branded products, indicating both direct partnership and overlap as competitors.
• North American Rescue: Provider of tactical combat casualty care and trauma medical equipment for first responders, law enforcement, and military. Directly comparable in the first responder, CERT, and military kit segments.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross: Authoritative nonprofit in emergency preparedness that sells preparedness kits, first aid supplies, and educational content. Competes in the same category but as part of a much broader humanitarian mission and brand portfolio.
• Uline: Major distributor of shipping, industrial, and safety supplies including first aid and emergency products. Competes in the institutional and government procurement channels with broader product breadth.

Others

• Grainger: Industrial MRO distributor that also sells emergency preparedness and safety supplies. Listed as a distribution customer for EmergencyKits.com, making it both a partner and an adjacent competitor in the institutional segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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