72 Hour Emergency Kit Checklist

Every family should have an emergency kit prepared in case of natural disaster. Emergency kits should be practical and be able to accommodate all family members for a minimum of 72 hrs.

Items to include in your emergency kit should include basic items such as food and water, bedding and clothing, fuel and light, equipment, personal supplies and medication, and personal documents and money.

Here is a complete list of items for each category:

• Food and Water
• High Calorie Guardian Food Bars with Five Year Shelf Life
• Energy/Granola Bar
• Canned foods such beans, tuna, potted meat
• Can Opener (if you have canned foods)
• Water (minimum 1 gallon per person/per day)
• Crackers/Cereal
• Bedding and Clothing
• 1 Change of clothing per person (including undergarments)
• Rain Coat/Poncho/Warm Weather Gear
• Extra Blanket/Sleeping Bags/Solar Blankets
• Fuel and Light
• Flashlight/Lantern
• Extra Batteries (Alkaline and Lithium for longer life)
• Flashlight
• Candles
• Lighter/Waterproof Matches/Fire Starter
• Equipment
  • Eating Utensils/Dishes (Camping Set)
  • Shovel
  • AM/FM Radio (Dynamo, Solar Operated Ideal)
  • Pen and Paper
  • Small Axe or Hatchet
  • Multipurpose Tool (Leather-man)
  • Nylon Rope
  • Duct Tape
• Personal Supplies and Medication
• First Aid Kit
• Basic Toiletries (wetnaps, toothbrush, feminine products)
• Hand Sanitizer/Antibacterial Soap
• Shot Records
• Analgesics (Tylenol)
• Prescription Medication (minimum 3 day supply/14 day recommended)
• Personal Documents and Money
• Legal Document (home and vehicle titles, marriage and birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cash (small bills and coins)
• Credit Cards
• Pre-Paid Phone Cards
• Other Documents (as deemed necessary)

Emergency kits should be kept in waterproof containers, backpacks/bags, etc. and should be easy to carry. The items should be checked every six months and rotated as necessary. If you have pets and/or small children then make sure that additional items such as pet food, diapers, formula, etc. are included in your kit as well.