Another Example of a 72-Hour Kit

The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to a week. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker, or individual pack.

-Emergency Needs-
Battery Powered Radio
First Aid Kit & Manual
Sleeping Bags & Blankets (wool & thermal)
Manual Can Opener
Waterproof/Windproof Matches
Non-Perishable Foods
Flashlight
Water Storage (1 gal./day)
Water purification tablets
Utility Knife
Emergency Candles
Extra Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses
Essential Medications
Extra Clothing
Suggested non-perishable food items: Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried & dehydrated goods.

-Sanitation Kit-
Plastic Bucket w/Tightly Fitted Lid
Plastic Bags & Ties
Disinfectant
Improvised Toilet Seat
Paper Cups & Plates
Personal Toiletries
Baby Supplies
Aluminum Foil
Paper Towels
Personal Hygienic Needs
Plastic Utensils
Soap

-Other Emergency Needs-
Pen & Paper
Money
Address & Phone Numbers
Work Gloves
Basic Tools

-Standard First Aid Kit-
First Aid Manual
Aspirin or Pain Relievers
Laxatives
Rubbing Alcohol
Diarrhea Medicine
Petroleum Jelly
Soap
Salt
Gauze
Band-aid
Triangular Bandage (36"x36"x52")
Elastic Bandage
Cotton Balls
Cotton Swabs
Safety Pins
Scissors
Thermometer
Sanitary Napkins (Pressure Dressing)
Disposable Diapers (Dressing/ Splint/Padding)
Micropore Adhesive, Paper Tape
Matches
Needles
Tweezers
Small Splints, Popsicle Sticks
Heavy String
Syrup of Ipecac
Individual Medical Needs
Baking Soda (1/2 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. salt + 1 qt. water for shock)

-Car Survival Kit-
Always Maintain at Least 1/2 Tank of Gas
First Aid Kit & Manual
Class ABC Fire Extinguisher
Radio & Batteries
Non-Perishable Food Stored in Can
Bottled Water
Bag of Sand, Shovel & Tools
Blankets or Sleeping Bags
Sundry Kit, Paper & Pencil, Map, Tissues, Premoistened Towels, Plastic Bags, Essential Medications
Flashlights & Batteries
Reflectors & Flares
Waterproof Matches & Candles
Jumper Cables
Short Rubber Hose for Siphoning
Shovel

-Make Copies of All Legal Papers-
Marriage License
House Mortgage
Vacation Home / Property Ownership
Automotive Ownership
Motor Home Ownership
Wills
Jewelry Appraisals
Drivers Licenses
Trailers, Snowmobiles, Boat Ownerships
Insurance Policies
Bank Accounts