A 72-hour kit can be a personal kit or a
family kit depending on your family situation. The following are suggested basic
items to be included in a portable container such as a backpack, suitcase,
duffle bag or tote:
FOOD: at least 3 days worth
of NONPERISHABLE food that needs no cooking or hot water before it can be eaten.
This can include:
| canned tuna |
dried fruit |
MRE's Meal
Ready to Eat |
| jerky |
fruit
leather |
high
calorie food bars |
| pork and
beans |
crackers |
powdered or
boxed milk |
| peanut
butter |
granola
bars |
canned or
boxed juices |
| canned
fruit |
trail mix |
|
If cans do not have a flip top lid
remember to include a can opener. Also include appropriate eating utensils.
WATER: at least 1
gallon of water per person per day in PORTABLE containers.
SURVIVAL SUPPLIES
Phase 1 options:
Light flashlights and batteries, light sticks
Warmth blankets, emergency blankets, sleeping bags, hand warmers
Rain protection ponchos or garbage bags cut to fit
First Aid at least a
pocket kit
Identification business card, copy of drivers license, copy of passport,
etc.
Important papers copies of insurance, will, birth certificates, medical
history, utility and financial records, computer backup CD, etc. (See
"Important
Household Information")
Means to communicate
out-of-state contact phone number, pay phone coins, phone card, walkie talkies
Special medications and infant needs
Cash in small denominations and ATM or credit cards
Phase 2 To be added when time,
space and finances permit:
| Pocket knife |
Plastic sheeting |
Insect repellant |
| Whistle |
Duct tape |
Personal hygiene items |
| Dust masks |
Wet wipes |
Pocket sewing kit |
| Heavy gloves |
Towel |
Paper and pencil |
| Rope |
Clothes |
Stress relievers
(games, books, etc.) |
| Radio and batteries |
Sunscreen |
Trowel and bath tissue |
Additional
lists can be found in
"Essentials of Home Production and Storage", at
www.redcross.org,
www.ready.gov and in other
printed and online sources.
CFD Publications
