emergency supplies
nounUK /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi səˈplaɪz/
US /ɪˈmɝːdʒənsi səˈplaɪz/
Things you keep ready to use if something bad or unexpected happens.
We packed emergency supplies like water and a flashlight in case the storm knocked out the power.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Items stored in a car for breakdowns or accidents.
The emergency supplies in the trunk included a spare tire and a warning triangle.
3. Medical or rescue materials kept by workers for sudden situations.
The rescue team loaded emergency supplies onto the truck before heading to the flood zone.
4. Extra food and tools a family keeps at home for a crisis.
Our family keeps emergency supplies in a box under the stairs.