Every event planner knows that emergencies happen. It’s just the way things go. It’s not a matter of if an emergency will happen, it’s when. I’ve seen my share of onsite emergencies from a lost spouse to near death emergencies due to medicines lost in customs. However, sometimes there are small emergencies that can be nipped in the bud with a few quick items, that you should bring along in your kit. These few things in your kit, that you can take care of in no time. I tried my best to offer you an emergency kit with all the fixins’ so that you can be as prepared as possible for your next event. Check it out!

• Scotch tape
• Masking tape
• Electrical tape
• Super glue
• Band aids
• Ice packs
• Hand warmers
• Nail polish remover (because someone always seems to need it)
• Nail file
• Nail clipper
• Clear nail polish
• Name tags (some extra)
• Safety pins
• Office supplies
  • staples
  • office paper
  • paperclips
  • binder clips
  • binder
  • rubber bands
  • pens
  • pencils
  • sharpies
  • scissors
  • zip ties or twist ties
  • hole puncher
  • tape dispenser
  • folders
• Lint roller (must have)
• Cold Cash (tipping, quick purchases)
• Electronic copy of all onsite staffs Ids
• Pics of credit cards
• Flash Drive (so important for last minute presentation edits)
• Your phone (sometimes I need to be reminded)
• All important numbers entered into your phone (in case of loss)
• Mints
• Gum
• Business cards
• Extra handouts and guides if needed
• Chapstick
• Phone charger (bring an extra one if you can)
• Tide to Go
• Coffee to Go
• Static cling spray
• Bug Spray (for seasonal outdoor events)
• Pocket tissues
• Wet ones wipes
• Clorox wipes (love these, multi=purposed)
• Tylenol / Advil / Antacids
• Hand sanitizer
• Lotion
• Swiss Army knife kit (helps with a variety of emergencies onsite)
• Emergency Medical Kit
• Granola Bars / Fiber Bars / Nuts or Dried Fruit (for energy!)
• Extra CD for music in room (in case none works), or create emergency Spotify or Pandora channel for purpose (make sure to keep your copyrights in check)
• Small gift or memento for your client
• CPR certification/card if you are certified to preform CPR
• …ohh and don’t forget your Post-it Notes! (my personal favorite)

What do you take onsite that has always proven to be worth it? Let us know by commenting below.

Photo credit: Phil Shirley via Flickr.