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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