It’s important to have a 72 hour kit ready in case disaster strikes. Here’s a checklist to get you started.
Equipment
- Can Opener
- Dishes/Utensils
- Shovel
- Radio (with batteries!)
- Pen and Paper
- Axe
- Pocket Knife
- Rope
- Duct Tape
Personal Supplies & Medication
- First Aid Supplies
- Toiletries (roll of toilet paper—remove 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. Warning: Scented soap might “flavor” food items.)
- 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 or inspirational books (miniature ones are lighter)
- Genealogy Records
- Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts)
- Vaccination Papers
- Insurance Policies
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Fuel & Light
- Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps)
- Extra Batteries
- Flares
- Candles
- Lighter
- Water-Proof Matches
Bedding and Clothing
- Change of Clothing (short and long sleeve shirts, pants, socks, jackets, etc.)
- Undergarments
- Rain Coat/Poncho
- Blankets and Emergency Heat Blankets
- Cloth Sheet
- Plastic Sheet
Where Do I Get These Supplies?
You can find a lot of these types of supplies at a local camping or outdoors store. Two of the companies we review on this site, Quake Kare and Survival Food Kits, have an excellent selection emergency preparedness supplies.
