72 Hour Kit

The following is a list of items we recommend to be in your Emergency Kit. Be sure to consider individually

each family member’s emotional, physical, etc. well being.

Water

As much water as you can

carry (Extra Portable Water:

3-5 Gallons of Water stored

for sanitation and drinking)

Method of Water Purification

Food

72-Hour Supply of Food

Can Opener

Warmth and Shelter

Windproof/Waterproof/

Strike Anywhere Matches

Second method to start a fire

Tent/Shelter/Plastic Sheeting

Wool-blend Blanket/

Sleeping Bag

Emergency Reflective Bag

/Blanket

Hand and Body Warm Packs

Poncho

Lightweight Stove and Fuel

Light Sources

Flashlight with Extra

Batteries

Candle

Lightsticks

Headlamp

Tools

Pocket Knife/Pliers

Shovel/Trowel

Hatchet or Axe

Sewing Kit

50-Foot Nylon Rope

Duct Tape

First Aid

First-Aid Kit and Supplies

Burn Gel and Dressings

Bottle of Potassium Iodide

Tablets

N95 Respirator Mask

Communications

NOAA Weather Radio with

Batteries or radio with alternate

power sources

Whistle with neck cord

Personal Sanitation

Toilet Paper/Tissues

Toothbrush and Paste

Hand Sanitizer/Soap

Sanitary Napkins

Comb/Razor

Moist Towelettes

Garbage Bags, Plastic Ties

Cellphone & Charger

(Handcrank)

Ex tra Clothing

A complete outfit of appropriate

clothing for each family

member. Include extra

socks, underwear, hat, sturdy

shoes, and gloves

Money

At least $20 in your kit.

Be sure to include quarters

for phone calls

Important Papers

Copies of documents important

to your family (such as

birth certificates, marriage

licenses, wills, bank info,

insurance forms), phone

numbers you might need,

credit card information

St ress Relievers

Games, books, hard candy,

inspirational reading. For

children: small toys, paper

and pen, favorite security

items

Portable Container

Durable water resistant duffel

bag, frame pack or daypack

Additional Items

Extra Food

Camp Stove

Mess Kits and other cooking

equipment

Sun Block

Insect Repellent

Portable Toilet

Snake Bite Kit

Special Medication or other

needs

Local Map

Glasses

Infant Needs

Pet Food/Water

First Aid Book

Emergency Reference

Material

1 Your kit should be in a portable container

located near an exit of your house.

This is so you can grab it on your way out

of the house in a serious emergency. Do

not overload your kit—you may have to

carry it long distances to reach safety or

shelter.

2 Each family member should have their

own kit with food, clothing and water.

Distribute heavy items between kits.

3 Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal

documents, and other items damageable

by smoke or water in plastic to protect

them. If it’s raining when you have to

evacuate, you will appreciate the dry

clothes.

4 Keep a light source in the top of your kit, so

you can find it quickly in the dark.

5 Personalize your kit. Make sure you fill

the needs of each family member.

6 Inspect your kit at least twice a year.

Rotate food and water. Check children’s

clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for

winter or summer needs. Check expiration

dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs,

food and water.

7 Consider the needs of elderly people as

well as those with handicaps or other

special needs. For example: for babies,

store diapers, washcloth, ointment, bottles

and pacifiers, and other special supplies.

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