21 Sep Items for a 72hr Kit

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

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

 

Food & Water Per person

  1. 3-5 Gallons of Water stored for sanitation and drinking
  2. Method of Water Purification
  3. Food  – 72-Hour Supply of Food

Warmth and Shelter

  1. Windproof/Waterproof/ Strike Anywhere Matches
  2. Second method to start a fire / Magnesium Fire-sticks
  3. Tent/Shelter
  4. Wool-blend Blanket/Sleeping Bag
  5. Emergency Reflective Bag /or Blanket
  6. Hand and Body Warm Packs
  7. Rain Poncho or jacket
  8. Lightweight Stove and Fuel

Light Sources

  1. LED Flashlight with Batteries
  2. Long burning candle
  3. Light sticks
  4. LED Headlamp
Tools

  1. Pocket Knife/Pliers
  2. Shovel / Digging tool
  3. Hatchet or Axe
  4. Sewing Kit
  5. 50-Foot 1/4″ Nylon Para-cord

First Aid

  1. First-Aid Kit and Supplies
  2. Burn Gel and Dressings
  3. Bottle of Potassium Iodide Tablets for water purification
  4. N95 Respirator Mask

Communications

  1. Radio with Batteries or radio with alternate power sources
  2. Whistle with neck cord
  3. Signaling Mirror

Personal Sanitation

  1. Toilet Paper/Tissues & wet wipes for close cleaning
  2. Toothbrush and Paste and Floss
  3. Hand Sanitizer / Soap
  4. Sanitary Napkins
  5. Comb and Brush for hair
  6. Razor and mild soap for shaving

 

Stress Relievers

  1. Games, books, hard candy, inspirational reading.
  2. For children: small toys, paper and pen, favorite security items

Additional Items

  1. Extra Food
  2. Camp Stove
  3. Mess Kits and other cooking utensils
  4. Sun Block & Insect Repellent; Bug Nets
  5. Portable Toilet
  6. Snake Bite Kit & knowledge of how to use
  7. Special Medication or other needs

Portable Container

  1. Durable water resistant duffel bag, back pack or day pack
  2. Collapsible Back Pack sink / Dish soap . Microfiber towels

Extra Clothing

  1. 2 complete changes of Weather appropriate clothing for each family member.
  2. Include extra socks, underwear, hat, sturdy shoes, and gloves

Money

  1. At least $20 in each of your kits.
  2. Be sure to include quarters and dimes for phone calls

Important Papers

  1. Copies of documents important to your family
  2. Such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, wills, insurance forms
  3. Phone numbers you might need
  4. Credit card information

 

Important Things to Know

 

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.