72 Hour Kit Checklist

There are many types of disasters: floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and terrorist attacks just to name a few. Government and Relief Organizations estimate that after a major disaster, it could take up to three days for Relief Organizations to be up and running and stocked with the adequate supplies to help people. In such cases, a 72 Hour Kit for each individual in your family could mean the difference between a traumatic life and death experience and one that feels more like a family campout. The following checklist can help you and your family plan and prepare more effectively.

FOOD & WATER
•Minimum of 3600 calories of food per person
•Minimum of 9 water pouches of water per person
•Method of water purification (such as potable aqua or a water filter)
•Additional food & water

COMMUNICATION
•AM/FM Radio with batteries or alternate power source
•Whistle with lanyard
•Cell Phone

LIGHT SOURCES
•Flashlight with batteries
•Candles
•Lightsticks
•Lantern and fuel
•Road Flare(s)

HYGIENE & SANITATION
•Personal Hygiene Kit (Include soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, sanitary napkins, diapers, razor, and other toiletry items)
•Toilet paper
•Tissue
•Portable Toilet and accessories

TOOLS
•50 Feet of Nylon Rope
•Pocket Knife
•Rolls of Duct Tape
•Foldable Shovel
•Hatchet or axe
•Sewing Kit

WARMTH & SHELTER
•Waterproof matches
•Alternate fire-starting method
•Tent/Shelter
•Solar Emergency Blanket or Emergency Sleeping Bag
•Hand & Body Warmers
•Poncho
•Lightweight Stove & Fuel
•Wool Blanket

FIRST AID
•First Aid Kit and supplies
•First Aid Booklet/Manual
•Burn gel and dressing
•Snake bite kit
•Insect repellent
•Sun block
•Special medication

MONEY
•At least $20 in your kit -- be sure to include quarters for phone calls

IMPORTANT PAPERS
•Emergency Instructions
•Copies of documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, wills, insurance forms, phone numbers, credit card infor, etc.

STRESS RELIEVERS
•Games, books, hard candy, desserts, inspirational reading, small toys, paper & pen, favorite security item for children

EXTRA CLOTHING
•A complete outfit of appropriate clothing; including extra socks, underwear, hat, sturdy shoes, and gloves.