Basic 72 Hour Kits

Food and Water
(A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no refrigeration or cooking is available)

• Protein/Granola Bars
• Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
• Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
• Canned Tuna, Beans, Turkey, Beef, Vienna Sausages, etc "pop-top" cans that open without a can-opener might not be a good idea since they are not sealed as strongly.
• Canned Juice
• Candy/Gum (warning: Jolly Ranchers can melt and using mint gum might make everything taste like mint. 
• Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters Per Person) 

Bedding and Clothing

• Change of Clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants, jackets, socks, etc.)
• Undergarments
• Rain Coat/Poncho
• Blankets and Emergency Heat Blanks (that keep in warmth)
• Cloth Sheet
• Plastic Sheet

Fuel and Light

• Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don't forget batteries!
• Extra Batteries
• Flares
• Candles
• Lighter
• Water-Proof Matches 
Equipment

• Can Opener
• Dishes/Utensils
• Shovel
• Radio (with batteries!)
• Pen and Paper
• Axe
• Pocket Knife
• Rope
• Duct Tape
Personal Supplies and Medication

• First Aid Kit and Supplies
• Toiletries (roll of toilet paper- remove the 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
• Genealogy Records
• Patriarchal Blessing
• Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts, etc)
• Vaccination Papers
• Insurance Policies
• Cash
• Credit Card
• Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Miscellaneous

• Bag(s) to put 72 Hour Kit items in (such as duffel bags or back packs, which work great) Make sure you can lift/carry it!
• Infant Needs (if applicable)
Notes:

1. Update your 72 Hour Kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to make sure that: all food, water, and medication is fresh and has not expired; clothing fits; personal documents and credit cards are up to date; and batteries are charged.
2. Small toys/games are important too as they will provide some comfort and entertainment during a stressful time.
3. Older children can be responsible for their own pack of items/clothes too.
4. You can include any other items in your 72 Hour Kit that you feel are necessary for your family's survival.
5. 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.

Emergency Car Kit

Car Emergency Kits: Fall Is A Great Time to Update

Emergency Radio Station:
Set one of the car radio buttons to the emergency weather station in your area.

Green Bin :

• One of the most useful items I keep in my car is a good blanket. Now that it's cooler, I'll add another one. We've used it to sit on, bundle up in, and cover up groceries on a hot day. It can also be used to treat someone in shock or move an injured person.
• Walking shoes (can you imagine walking 10 miles in heels?)
• Beanie and mittens
• The bin could also be used to carry things
  

Insulated Cooler Bag w/shoulder strap: 

• If I had to walk, I could carry some things in the bag
• Water bottles (one per seat)
• First aid kit (refill band aids)
• Feminine items
• Jumper cables
• Small tool set (may need to tighten battery cables)
• Bungee cords
• Extra batteries for flashlight
• Toilet paper roll in plastic baggie
• Cleaning rag (yellow can be used as signal)
• Plastic kitchen trash bags (useful for cleanup)
• Duct tape (tear off larger roll; wrap around self)
• Matches
• Emergency flares
• Work gloves
• Hand warmers
• Whistle and small mirror
• Multi-tool w/pocket knife
• Bright bandana (left over from Trek; could be broken arm splint)
• Emergency Cash ($20)

Driver's Door Pocket

• Flashlight
• Umbrella
• Snow/ice scraper (oh where, oh where has it gone!)
• Snow gloves
• Plastic rain poncho

Driver's Seat back pocket

• Activities for kids to pass the time

Glove box

• Tire pressure gauge
• Detailed area map
• Important papers

Console Bin In-Between Two Front Seats

• Food bars, easy open canned fruit, canned nuts
• Hand lotion
• Hand sanitizer
• Dental toothpicks
• Plastic forks/spoons (keep extras from fast food)
• Paper towels (folded in baggie)
• Pad of paper
• Pen/pencils
• Small scissors
• Car cell phone charger
• Pocket pack Kleenex
• Chapstick

Other Items:

• Fire extinguisher
• Small shovel
• Jack for tires (mine is built in)
• Spare tire (have air checked when rotate tires)
• Chains (I have 4-wheel drive)
• Car fuses
• Fix-a-Flat

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