72 Hour Kit for Emergency Preparedness

This is a list of items to store in a 72 hour kit so a family can be prepared in case of an emergency

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 are ideal)
Canned Juice
Candy/Gum
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 (manual)
Dishes/Utensils
Shovel
Radio (with batteries!)
Pen and Paper
Axe
Pocket Knife
Rope
Personal Supplies and Medication
First Aid 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.)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:
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.
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 in your 72 Hour Kit that you feel are necessary for your family's survival.

CYOUINCOURT007: Important things to mention.............

Fill your vehicles gas tank and have several containers filled and ready to use......keep one in your trunk if you need to leave home........

A gas or charcoal barbecue is great but you must have at least 3 spare tanks of propane and/or several bags of charcoal...

Arm yourselves........during such disasters,hurricanes etc.......neighborhoods are pitch black and law enforcement can't be everywhere.....be prepared to protect yourselves and youR family...........

Try and get a crank up radio.....after several days without power...unless you have ample batteries you may be out of luck......

The little solar lights for outdoor use are great during such events........you place them outside in the daytime and they are charged with solar power.....bring them in at night and they light up the house without the danger of fire candles and other such object present........

A generator is great if you can afford one but remember you will need lots of gas filled containers on hand ahead of time........read safety information and use away from homes,windows etc.....(consult a buddy electrician as to what to do.....YOU MUST TURN OFF THE MAIN BREAKER OR RISK ZAPPING SOMEONE WORKING ON THE POWER LINES OR YOU MAY BE JUICING UP A DOWNED LIVE WIRE OUTSIDE).....SAFETY FIRST........

HAVE SEVERAL COOLERS THAT CAN BE FILLED WITH ICE .......PLACE MILK CONTAINERS ETC WITH WATER IN YOUR FREEZER AHEAD OF TIME....FREEZE THINGS LIKE MILK ETC IN YOUR FREEZER..........

Get Sterno..............................