72 Hour Emergency Kit

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72 Hour Emergency Kit

-Update your kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to make sure that: all food, water, and medication are fresh (not expired), clothing fits, personal documents and credit cards are up to date, and batteries are charged.

-Small toys/games are important too as they will provide some comfort and entertainment during a stressful time.

-Older children can be responsible for their own pack of items/clothes too.

-You can include any other items you feel are necessary for your family's survival.

-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.



Food and Water

(3 day supply of food & water per person

when no refrigeration/cooking is available)

-Protein/Granola Bars

-Trail Mix/Dried Fruit

-Crackers/Cereals (for munching)

-Canned Tuna, Beans, Meat, Vienna Sausages, etc (“pop-top” cans might leak/ explode & Jerky can “flavor” other items)

-Canned Juice

-Candy/Gum (Jolly ranchers can melt & mint gum might “flavor” other items)

-Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters per person)



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



Fuel & Light

-Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps)

-Extra Batteries

-Flares

-Candles

-Lighter

-Water-Proof Matches



Miscellaneous

-Bag or Bags to put 72 hour kit items in (such as duffel bags or hiking back packs, which work great)

-Infant Needs (if applicable)
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/Bible (miniature ones are lighter)

-Genealogy/Family History Records

-Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts)

-Vaccination Papers

-Insurance Policies

-Cash

-Credit Card

-Pre-Paid Phone Cards




Standard First Aid Kit Supplies*

•Container (metal, wood, or plastic) with a fitted cover to store first aid kit
•First Aid Booklet (including CPR)
•Prescribed Medications
•Any critical medical family histories
•Adhesive
•Ammonia
•Bicarbonate of soda
•Calamine lotion (sunburn/insect bites)
•Diarrhea remedy
•Elastic bandages
•Gauze bandages
•Hot-water bottle
•Hydrogen peroxide
•Ipecac syrup (induces vomiting)
•Knife
•Matches
•Measuring cup
•Medicine dropper
•Needles
•Paper bags
•Razor blades
•Rubbing alcohol
•Safety pins
•Scissors
•Soap
•Thermometer
•Triangular bandages
•Tweezers
•Prescriptions
Additional First Aid Kit Supplies

•Immunization records
•Medications for children (if applicable)
•Fever reducing medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen
•Allergy medication
•Antibacterial wipes
•Antibiotic ointment
•Antiseptic wipes
•Band-aids
•Burn ointment/spray
•Cotton balls
•Cough syrup/cough drops
•Disposable blanket
•Eye drops/eye wash
•Feminine Hygiene
•Gloves
•Hand sanitizer
•Hot and cold instant packs
•Hydrocortisone cream
•Lip ointment (chap stick)
•Medical tape (waterproof & regular)
•Nail clippers
•Needle and thread
•Snake bite kit
•Sterile strips
•Sunscreen/lotion
•Tourniquet kit
•Vaseline
•Water purification tablets



This checklist gives basic recommendations for putting together a standard first aid kit.



Quick and Easy 72 Hour FOOD Emergency Kit stored in a milk carton!



Materials Needed per kit:



1 two-liter pop container with water

1 half-gallon milk carton

Food Items as listed below

Also Stapler, Duct tape and Scissors


Contents:

2 packages chewing gum

2 packages hot chocolate mix

1 ½ cups trail mix

2 sticks beef jerky

2 packages apple cider mix

1 small can apple juice

4 granola bars
14 pieces hard candy

2 fruit rolls

3 packages soda crackers

1 can hearty soup

2 instant soup packets

1 two-liter pop container filled with water


Instructions:

Wash and dry milk cartons completely or purchase unused cartons. Put the cans into the cartons first, then add the drink and soup packets diagonally. Stuff the granola bars, gum, jerky, trail mix, and fruit rolls in around the cans. (This packing requires some time, but it does work.) The candy can be strewn throughout the carton, filling any small gaps. Tuck the gum into gaps or wedges wherever it will fit. (The crackers will undoubtedly be crushed, but since they will be eaten in the soup, it doesn't matter.)

When the carton is packed full (and it will be a very tight fit), staple the top of the carton shut. It’s easiest to have someone hold the top shut while you staple it. Next, tape the top with duct tape, and then strap the filled pop bottle to the carton with the duct tape. Tape a contents list and a menu to each carton and record the assembly date.

Your kit is now completed. List the assembly date and rotate the kits every two years so that the food retains its nutritional value and remains fresh.

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