Food and Water
(A three day supply of food and water, per
person, when no refrigeration or cooking is
available)
- Protein/Granola Bars
- Trail Mix/Dried fruit
- Crackers/Cereals
- Canned Tuna, Beans, Turkey,
Beek, Vienna Sausages, etc
- Canned juice Candy/Gum
- Water (1 Gallon/per
person/per day)
- Special dietary needs;
formula, powdered milk
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First Aid Supplies
- Toiletries (roll of toilet
paper-remove the center tube to
easily flatten into a zip-lock
bag, feminine hygiene, folding
brush, etc.)
- Up-to date immunizations
- Medication (acetaminophen,
ibuprofen, children's
medicaiton, etc.)
- Prescription medication (for
3 days)
- Bandages and antiseptic
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Bedding and
Clothing
- Change of clothing (short
and long sleeved shirts, pants,
jackets, socks, etc)
- Undergarments
- Rain coat/poncho
- Blankets and emergency heat
blankets (that keep in warmth)
- Cloth sheet
- Plastic sheet
- Diapers
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Personal Documents
and Money
(Place these items in a water-proof
container)
- Genealogy records
- Legal documents
(birth/marriage certificates,
wills, passports, contracts,
etc)
- Vaccination papers
- Insurance policies
- Cash Credit card, ATM card,
checkbook
- Pre-paid phone cards
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Fuel and
Light
- Battery lighting
(Flashlights, lamps, etc) Don't
forget batteries!
- Extra batteries
- Flares
- Candles
- Lighter
- Water-proof matches
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Miscellaneous
- Bag(s) to put 72 Hour Kit
items in (such as duffel bags or
back packs, which work great)
Make sure you can lift/carry it!
- Infant needs (if applicable)
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Equipment
- Can opener
- Dishes/utensils, baby
bottles
- Shovel, axe
- Radio (with batteries!)
- Laptop/PDA
- Pen and paper
- Pocket Knife, compass, rope
- Personal supplies and
medication, including medical
equipment
- Extra car keys, extra
eyeglasses
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Notes
- Update your 72 Hour Kit
every six months (put a note in
your calendar/planner) to make
sure that: all food, water, and
medication is fresh and has not
expired; clothing fits, personal
documents and credit cards are
up to date; and batteries are
charged.
- Small toys/games are
important too as they will
provide some comfort and
entertainment during a stressful
time. Older children can be
responsible for their own pack
of items/clothes too.
- You can include any other
items in your 72 Hour Kit that
you feel are necessary for your
family's survival.
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