72 Hour Kit

72 Hour Emergency Kit

• Update your kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to make sure

that all food, water, and medication are fresh (not expired), clothing fits, 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 you feel are necessary for your family's survival.

• Some items and/or flavors might leak, melt, “flavor” other items, or break open.

  Dividing groups of items into individual Ziploc bags might help prevent this.

Food and Water

(3 day supply of food & water per person when no refrigeration/cooking are available)

_ Protein/granola bars

_ Trail mix/dried fruit

_ Crackers/cereals

_ Canned tuna, beans, meat, Vienna sausages, etc (“pop-top” cans might leak or &    jerky can “flavor” other items)

_ Canned juice

_ Candy/gum

_ Water (1 gallon/4 liters per person per day)

Bedding and Clothing

_ Change of clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants, socks, jackets, etc.)

_ Undergarments

_ Raincoat /Poncho

_ Blankets and emergency heat blankets

_ Cloth sheet

_ Plastic sheet

Fuel & Light

_ Battery Lighting (flashlights, lamps)

_ Extra batteries

_ Flares

_ Candles

_ Lighter

_ Water-proof matches

Miscellaneous

_ Bags to store and carry kit items (such as duffel bags or backpacks)

_ Infant needs (if applicable)

Equipment

_ Can opener

_ Dishes/utensils

_ Shovel

_ Radio with hand-crank/batteries

_ Pen/pencil and paper

_ Axe

_ Pocket knife

_ Rope

_ Duct tape

Personal Supplies & Medication

_ First-aid supplies

_ Toiletries (roll of toilet paper—remove center tube to easily flatten into a zip-lock bag,        feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc)

_ Cleaning supplies: mini hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, dish soap, etc. (warning:

   scented soap may “flavor” food items)

_ Immunizations up-to date

_ Medications (acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children’s medication, etc.)

_ Prescription medication (for 3 days)

Personal Documents and Money -Place these items in a water-proof container & consider using a flash drive)

_ Scriptures (miniature ones are lighter)

_ Patriarchal Blessing

_ Legal documents (birth/marriage certificates, wills, passports, contracts)

_ Vaccination records

_ Insurance policies

_ Cash (include some small bills)

_ Credit card

_ Pre-paid phone cards

Adapt this list to your own needs and family – don’t forget your pets.

Remember to START!!  Any effort is better than none; maybe set a goal to include a few items each week.