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72-Hour Emergency Kit

A 72-hour kit covers the first three days of almost any emergency, whether you stay home or need to leave quickly. Build one bag per person and check it twice a year.

Water and food

  • Three days of drinking water per person
  • Ready-to-eat food that needs no cooking
  • A manual can opener and simple utensils
  • A small stove or safe way to heat food

Light, power, and tools

  • Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
  • A way to charge a phone without the grid
  • A multi-tool or basic tool kit
  • Waterproof matches or a lighter

Health and shelter

  • A stocked first-aid kit
  • A week of any needed medications
  • Warm layers, rain protection, and sturdy shoes
  • An emergency blanket and a change of clothes

Documents and comfort

  • Copies of key documents in a waterproof bag
  • Some cash in small bills
  • A printed list of emergency contacts
  • A Bible and something to encourage the heart
A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself.Proverbs 22:3