In the event that a disaster requires you to leave your home, it may be necessary to bring at least 3 days of essential supplies with you as you exit your home. If the disaster is widespread, and you do not have a 72 hour kit with you when you are forced from your home, you may not have access to the food, water, shelter and other essential supplies that are required for you to survive while you are away from your home. Remember the needs of each family member when building your 72 hour kits.
Items to consider in your 72-hour kit include the following.
- Three days supply of drinking water, at least one gallon per person per day
- Three days supply of food
- Clothing that is appropriate for the current weather conditions and season
- Shelter that is adequate for yourself or family, and bedding
- Medication as needed, and first aid supplies
- Copies of important documents
Here are some useful resources to consider when putting together 72 hour kits for yourself and your family:
How to Make a 72 Hour Kit: Rachel Woods’ list of things you can include in your emergency kit, including her rationale for many of the items.
Principles of Preparedness: Understand the principles of preparedness, including the things that you should include in your emergency kit.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/principles-of-preparedness-from-financial-planning-to-family-communication-to-food-storage
Area Temporal Preparedness Guide (see “Preparing an Emergency Kit”): These guidelines and activities can help you become more prepared. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/english/life-help/Temporal-Preparedness-Guidelines-North-America-Central-Area%20Guide-May-2021.pdf?lang=eng
Build a Kit: Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
https://www.ready.gov/kit
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