Tuesday, December 9, 2008

72 Hour Emergency Kit by: Rachel Woods




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 (for munching)
-Canned Tuna, Beans, Meat, Vienna Sausages, etc. (pop-top cans that open without a can opener)
-Canned Juice
-Candy/Gum
-Water (1 gallon/4 liters per person)

Bedding and Clothing
-Change of Clothing (short and long sleeve shirts, pants, socks, jackets, etc.)
-Undergarments
-Rain Coat/Poncho
-Blankets and Emergency Heat Blankets
-Cloth Sheet
-Plastic Sheet
-Knit Gloves

Fuel and Light
-Battery Lighting (flashlights, lamps)
-Extra Batteries
-Flares
-Candles
-Lighter
-Water Proof Matches

Equipment
-Can Opener
-Dishes/Utensils
-Shovel
-Radio (with batteries)
-Pen and Paper
-Axe
-Pocket Knife
-Rope

Personal Supplies
-First Aid Supplies
-Toiletries (roll of toilet paper, feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc.)
-Cleaning Supplies (mini hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, dish soap, etc.)
-Immunizations Up-to Date
-Medication (acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children's medication, etc.)
-Prescription Medication (for 3 days)

Personal Documents and Money
-Scriptures/Bible, and other church documents
-Genealogy and Family Info
-Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts)
-Vaccination Papers
-Insurance Policies
-Cash
-Credit Card
-Prepaid Phone Card

Miscellaneous
-Bag or Bags to put 72 hour kit items in
-Infant Needs (if applicable)

Notes:
-Update your kit every six months (put a note on your calendar) to make sure that: all food, water, and medications are fresh, clothing fits, personal documents and credit cards are up to date, and batteries are charged.
-Small toys and 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/clothing too.
-You can include any other items you feel are necessary for your family's survival.
-There are a lot of good basic 72 hour kits you can find online already packed and ready to go. However, they do not include some of the extra nice things to have, like real food, blankets, clothes, and personal care products you like, so you may want to add these items into your pack.

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