Tuesday, March 10, 2009

One Example of a 72-hour kit

This is a list of items to store in a 72 hour kit so a family can be prepared in case of an emergency. Also learn how to make a first aid kit to put into your 72 hour kit.

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, Turkey, Beef, Vienna Sausages, etc
-Canned Juice
-Candy/Gum (warning: things can melt)
-Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters Per Person)

Bedding and Clothing
-Change of Clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants, jackets, socks, etc.)
-Undergarments
-Rain Coat/Poncho
-Blankets and Emergency Heat Blanks (that keep in warmth)
-Cloth Sheet
-Plastic Sheet

Fuel and Light
-Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don't forget batteries!
-Extra Batteries
-Flares
-Candles
-Lighter
-Water-Proof Matches

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

Personal Supplies and Medication
-First Aid Kit and Supplies
-Toiletries (roll of toilet paper- remove the 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 might "flavor" food items.)
-Immunizations Up-to Date
-Medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children's medication etc.)
-Prescription Medication (for 3 days)

Personal Documents and Money (Place these items in a water-proof container!)
-Scriptures
-Genealogy Records
-Patriarchal Blessing
-Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts, etc)
-Vaccination Papers
-Insurance Policies
-Cash
-Credit Card
-Pre-Paid Phone Cards

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)

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.
-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.

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