72 Hour kits
Below is a list of items to store in a 72 hour kit to help you be prepared in the case of an emergency.
Checklist:
Food and Water
(A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no refrigeration or cooking is available)
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Protein/Granola Bars
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Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
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Crackers/Cereals (for
munching)
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Canned Tuna, Beans,
Turkey, Beef, Vienna Sausages, etc ("pop-top" cans that open without
a can-opener might not be a good idea, they are not as strong)
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Canned Juice
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Candy/Gum (warning: Jolly
Ranchers can melt and using mint gum might make everything taste like mint)
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Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters
Per Person)
Bedding and Clothing
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Change of Clothing (short
and long sleeved shirts, pants, jackets, socks, etc.)
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Undergarments
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Rain Coat/Poncho
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Blankets and Emergency
Heat Blanks (that keep in warmth)
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Cloth Sheet
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Plastic Sheet
Fuel and Light
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Battery Lighting
(Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don't forget batteries!
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Extra Batteries
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Flares
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Candles
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Lighter
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Water-Proof Matches
Equipment
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Can Opener
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Dishes/Utensils
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Shovel
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Radio (with batteries!)
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Pen and Paper
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Axe
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Pocket Knife
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Rope
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Duct Tape
Personal Supplies and Medication
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Toiletries (roll of
toilet paper- remove the center tube to easily flatten into a zip-lock bag,
feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc.)
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Cleaning Supplies (mini
hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, dish soap, etc. Warning: Scented soap might
"flavor" food items.)
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Immunizations Up-to Date
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Medication
(Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children's medication etc.)
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Prescription Medication
(for 3 days)
Personal Documents and Money
(Place these items in a water-proof container!)
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Scriptures
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Genealogy Records
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Patriarchal Blessing
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Legal Documents
(Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts, etc)
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Vaccination Papers
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Insurance Policies
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Cash
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Credit Card
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Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Miscellaneous
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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!
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Infant Needs (if
applicable)
Notes:
1. 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.
2. Small toys/games are important too as they will provide
some comfort and entertainment during a stressful time.
3. Older children can be responsible for their own pack of
items/clothes too.
4. You can include any other items in your 72 Hour Kit that
you feel are necessary for your family's survival.
5. 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.
