Our church had a meeting on this issue a couple of weeks ago and these are the items that were suggested we have in our 72 hour kit. Each member of the family should have his/her own kit . Keep your kit in a location near the front door of your home so you can grab it and go. Put kits in easy carry backpacks. Rotate food and water, check batteries and make sure the clothing still fits. Check all these at least once a year.
Water
- 1-3 gallons of water per person
- Water Filter
- Water purification drops or tablets
Warmth
- Windproof/waterproof matches
-Sturdy tent
- Sleeping bags or wool-blend blankets
- Emergency reflective blankets
- Hand and body warm packs
Light
- Flashlights
-Extra batteries for flashlights
- Candles
- Light sticks
Sanitation
- Dish washing detergent
- Washcloths
-Feminine hygiene supplies
- Alcohol wipes
- Garbage bags & twist-ties
Communications
- Radio with batteries or alternate power
- Whistle
- Signal mirror
- Pencil and paper
Toiletries
-Soap
-Toothbrushes
-Toothpaste
-Combs
-Tissues
-Razors
-Lip Balm
-Sunscreen
-Shampoo
Special needs
- Prescription medications
-Baby items (diapers, formula,etc)
-Other items needed by family
Extra clothing
- Warm Shirts
- Long Pants
- Underwear
- Warm Socks
First Aid
- Bandages
- Gauze pads
- Antibiotic ointment
- Antiseptic wipes
- Fever reducer/ pain killer
- Clean washcloths
Stress Relievers
- Scriptures or a book that you love
- Hard candies
- Small games
- Children's favorite security items
Food
- Small camp stove
- Mess kits or camp cooking kit
- Plastic or Lexan utensils
- Dehydrated foods
- Crackers
- Canned foods that do not need cooking
- Can opener
- MREs
Miscellaneous
- Pocket knife or Leatherman
- Insect repellent
- Sewing kit
- 50 foot rope
- List of phone numbers you might need
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Thanks for posting this. Its nice to have it someplace where I won't lose it!
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