72 Hour Kit for Emergency Preparedness

[Jeff Johnson]

72 Hour Kit for Emergency Preparedness
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

This is a list of items to store in a 72 hour kit so a family can be prepared in case of an emergency.

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 ("pop-top" cans that open without a can-opener are ideal)
  
• Canned Juice
  
• Candy/Gum
  
• 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
  
• Personal Supplies and Medication
  
  First Aid 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.)
  
• 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.

[Ron Schoengold]

In addition to the information provided by Jeff about emergency preparedness, there are two important Websites to access. One was developed by National Association of Realtors in partnership with Homeownership Alliance and the other was developed by FEMA. We can all benefit from the recent hurricane lessons by getting better prepared.

http://www.realtor.org/GAPublic.nsf/files/EmergencyGuide.pdf/$FILE/EmergencyGuide.pdf

http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/

Check these Websites out!

Ron Schoengold