What to Put in a Basic 72-Hour Kitby Marily | More from this Blogger 25 Jan 2007 03:14 PM Here is a basic list for putting together your family's 72-hour disaster supply kit. Make sure to think about your family's unique needs when tailoring this list to your own situation. Also consider your climate and what would be helpful to have to protect you from the elements. Water At a minimum, you should have one gallon of water for each person included in your kit. FEMA recommends two. These can be in one-gallon containers or smaller bottles for easier drinking. Buy unopened bottles instead of filling your own water. Three days' supply of food Store three days of food. One great option is military MREs (meals ready to eat). They can be found online or at many camping and military surplus stores. These meals keep for 7 to 10 years. Another option is assembling your own meals using nonperishable foods. Check out this article for a sample three-day's menu and shopping list for each person's 72-hour kit. Mess Kits or disposable bowls and silverware Flashlight and batteries Hand sanitizer Emergency poncho or garbage bag Emergency blanket List of emergency phone numbers (police, family, friends, etc) Hygiene Kit Inside the hygiene kit keep supplies like toilet paper, combs, soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, etc. Supplies for baby Store three-days' worth of diapers, wipes, baby food, and ready-to-drink formula. Even for babies that drink breast milk, it is a good idea to have formula and bottles in case mother cannot nurse because of shock or dehydration. First-Aid kit Buy a small, preassembled first-aid kit or make your own Cash In case you do not have access to your wallet or bank account, you should try to have some cash available in your 72-hour kit. For many, the goal is $200. For your family, you may decide on more or less than this. Check back soon for more articles on 72-hour kits. Related Articles: Relevantpreparedness tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Discuss this article
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