Car 72-Hour kit
Poncho per person compass
Blanket per person whistle
Light sticks (12 hr) per person matches
First aid kit mirror
Water enough for each person fire starter and flint
15 ft, 500lb test cord toilet paper
36 hr light/heat source clothing per person
Purification tablets candles
Sewing kit knife
Soap and towel per person
Personal 72-Hour kit
1- radio
3- Glow sticks Toiletries:
1- Flash light small 1- toothbush and toothpaste
2- AA batteries 1- brush or comb
1- space blanket change of clothes
1- poncho deodarant
1- basic first aid kit soap
1- compass towel (small)
1- whistle wipes
1- knife toilet paper
1- mirror kleenex
1- lighter chapstick
1- sewing kit
1- sterno
1- 13 function knife
1- blaze orange vest striker and flint
1- gloves pen and paper
50- water purification tabs candles
Water for 3 days money (change)
Matches (waterproof) flagging
Toy
Mawby 96 Hour Kit Backpacks
Hand Warmers Hooded Poncho
Space Blanket Sterna
Candles Steel Wool
Compass 20’ rope 2000lbs test
AA Mag Light Led Flash Light
Hand Crank Flash Light 2 Extra Bulbs
4 extra Batteries Metal Water Bottle
2x Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Silver ware
Pocket Knife Chopstick
Toothbrush Tooth Paste
Floss Large Hanker chief
Water proof Matches Lighter
Sewing Kit Survival Kit(Marine) Food and Water
Latex Gloves Medical Mask
N95 or N100 Mask Sutchers
Kleenex Band Aides
Gauze Medical Tape
Healing Ointment Benadril
Motrin Tylenol
4x Bottles of Water Ice Packs
Sterile Water Water Purification
Re-Usable Body Cooler 2x Bandana’s
Golf Ball Wet Wipes
Foam Wrap Ace Bandages
Trash Bags Topical Anesthetic
Mini First Aide Kit Vaseline
Brush Come
Duck Tape Whistle
Tent Stakes 2x small Towels
Surgical Scissors Hemostats straight
Hemostats Curved Binoculars
Glow Sticks Gerber Tool
Boot Laces 2x Change of cloths Vacuum Sealed
Flares Signal Mirror
Family Gear
84x Meals Freeze Dried 10x Cases of Water
14 Deserts 2x Cases of Gatorade
Jacket Boots
Sleeping Bags Tent
Mini Stove 4x Cans of Propane
Water Purification Pump Tarps72 Hour Kits
The objective of the Family 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit is to have, previously assembled and placed in one location, all of those essential items you and your family will need during a 72-hour time period following an emergency. When an emergency occurs you will probably not have the luxury of going around the house gathering up needed items, especially if you have to evacuate your home on short notice.
Take time now to gather whatever your family needs to survive for three days(72 Hours) based upon the assumption that those items are the only possessions you will have. Store these kits in a closet near the front door or some other easily accessible place where they can be quickly and easily grabbed on the way out the door. Pack all items in plastic Zip-loc type bags to keep them dry and air tight. This will prevent a liquid item from spilling and ruining other items in your kit and keep rain and other forms of moisture away from the items stored. Keep a list of the dates when certain items need to be reviewed, especially foods, outgrown clothing and medications so that they may be properly rotated. Emergency supplies are readily available at preparedness and military surplus stores. Fear may well be responsible for more deaths than exposure, hunger and injury combined. Realizing you have fears and that these are normal emotions in unfamiliar situation, you will be aware of them and better able to cope with them as they appear. Fears can be expected in any outdoor problem situation. Fear of the unknown and fear of your ability to cope with the situation will be foremost, along with a fear of being alone, darkness, suffering, or death. Fear is usually based on lack of self-confidence
and lack of adequate preparation and experience. Knowledge and experience (practice sessions), will help to instill confidence and help to control fear.
Container
The container you choose for your kit must be waterproof, have some type of carrying handle, and must be able to be carried easily by family members. The following are good containers: backpack, beltpack, suitcase, polyethylene plastic bucket, duffel bag, trunk or footlocker, plastic garbage cans.
Water
Advised amounts of water for a kit vary. The Utah County Sheriff's office recommends a minimum of two quarts per day for each adult. However, a person can survive quite well on less, and the load of carrying six quarts of water with a pack is great. Outdoor survival course veterans agree that a two-liter bottle should be
adequate. Water purification tablets or crystals need to be a part of each kit. Refer to
Emergency Water Supply for treatment methods and information on portable water
filters.
Food
You should include in your kit a three-day supply of non-perishable food. The food items should be compact and lightweight, in sealed packages. MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) are a good choice because they require little or no preparation. Freeze-dried foods are lightweight but require extra water in your kit. Canned goods are heavy with extra refuse. Plan nutritionally balanced meals, keeping in mind that this is a survival kit. Include vitamins or other supplements, if desired. Possible foods for a kit might include:
· MRE's
· snack crackers
· hard candy
· dried fruits
· instant oatmeal
· powdered milk
· jerky
· bouillon cubes
· raisins/nuts
· instant rice/potatoes
· dried soups
· gum
· granola bars
· instant pudding
· powdered drink mixes
Also include a mess kit or other compact equipment for cooking and eating. A can opener may also be useful.
Shelter
The objective of shelter is to provide emergency housing. It is extremely important to be physically protected from nature's weather elements. There are many types of shelter that can be easily included in your 72-hour kit. You may want to consider family tent, backpacker's tent, tube tent, rain poncho, garbage bags, nylon rope or cord, duct tape, space blanket and space sleeping bag
Bedding
·Bedding should be warm, lightweight, comfortable, waterproof and compact.
·Sleeping bag (2 1/2 pound hollow-fill).
·Insulation. Under your sleeping bag you will need some insulation to protect you
from the cold ground. Though foam pads are generally thought of as an item of
comfort, their true importance is in insulating you from the ground. The best
types are "closed cell" foam pads about 3/8 of an inch in thickness. They are very light
weight and easily attached to the backpack for carrying. You may also use a poncho,
plastic ground cloth, newspapers, leaves, or pine boughs, for insulation but they are not
nearly as effective as the closed cell foam pads.
· Blankets can be used to make a bed roll but generally they are not as comfortable
nor as warm as a sleeping bag. Wool blankets are the best since they retain their
warming ability even when wet. However, blankets are very heavy and bulky.
· Space blanket or bag. As explained in the previous section space blankets and space
bags (aluminum coated mylar) are very efficient at retaining body heat and are a
must for every 72-hour kit. Even when used by themselves, without the added benefit of
a sleeping bag they will keep you warm during the night. In cold winter weather they
may not be entirely comfortable but they will probably keep you warm enough to keep
you alive. Being plastic, however, they are impervious to moisture. This is good for
keeping out rain but they also retain sweat and condensation from your breath. you
may find that periodically during the night you will have to air them out in order to
sleep comfortably. They can also be used during the day to protect from rain, sun and
to retain body warmth.
Clothing
Include in your kit one change of clothing and footwear, preferable work clothing. Anticipate severe weather conditions. If you have a growing family remember to update clothing sizes and needs at least once a year. Try to avoid wearing cotton clothing. Tight
cotton clothing holds water next to the skin. Wet inner clothing causes freezing. Cotton clothing "wicks" (draws water up the very small individual fibers), thus retaining water and spreading it over the entire body, causing loss of body heat at an ever greater rate.
Wool clothing is best. Wool is a natural thermostatic insulator that keeps you warm in
the winter and cool in the summer. Wool is naturally durable and can withstand rugged and tough wear. Wool also repels water and has the unique property of keeping the body warm even if it does get wet. Wool dries from the inside out and does not "wick." Include two pairs of wool socks- one pair for wearing and one for keeping your feet warm while sleeping.
Fuel
Every family member should have fire starting materials and know how to start a fire. Several of these items should be assembled into a kit and labeled as "fire starting kit." Teach all family members how to use them and let them practice building fires with all methods until they feel totally confident with their ability to do so. Even little children aged five or six can be safely instructed in correct fire building techniques under proper supervision. Then if an emergency arises, they will not panic or feel overwhelmed
or frightened at the prospect of building a fire for their warmth and protection. Some different sources are:
· Matches. Carry at least two dozen wooden kitchen matches that have been either
dipped in wax or nail polish to make them waterproof or carry them in a waterproof
container.
The following information was taken from The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Magna Utah Central Stake Emergency Preparedness Plan Manual.
· Metal match. Waterproof, fireproof, durable, and non-toxic, will light thousands of fires. Available at sporting goods stores.
· Butane lighters, such as Bic cigarette lighters, are excellent ways to light a fire.
· Magnesium fire starters are good for starting fires with wet or damp wood. Shave
magnesium shavings off of a magnesium block with a pocket knife and then strike a
spark from a flint starter with a pocket knife. Magnesium burns exceptionally hot and will ignite almost any combustible material. Works even when wet and can be
purchased at most sporting goods stores.
· Small magnifying glass. Use to concentrate sunlight onto paper, shredded bark or other tinder.
·
and steel striking bar), when directed at dry paper (especially toilet tissue), shredded
bark, dry grass or other tinder, if persisted in patiently will work very well to start a fire.
This is the most reliable "non-match" method of starting a fire.
· Commercial fire starter kits. These come in a variety of styles and fuels.
· Steel wool. Fine steel wool (used for scrubbing pots and pans- but not Brillo pads
or other types that have soap already impregnated into them) can be used for tinder. Hold two "D" flashlight cells together in one hand (or one 9-volt transistor radio
battery) while touching one end of a clump of steel wool to the positive end of the
battery and the other end of the steel wool to the negative end of the battery. The
current causes the steel wool fibers to incandesce and then produce a flame. It
burns very hot and fairly fast so have lots of other tinder to burn once the steel wool
ignites.
· Candles can be used for warmth, light, and starting fires. To start a fire simply cut a
piece of candle about 1/2 inch in length and place it on top of the tinder. When lit the
wax witl run over the tinder making it act as a wick and ignite. You can also place small
twigs and other easily burnable materials directly into the fame to build a fire.
· Car
any wires to the battery posts and scraping the ends together in the tinder.
· Sterno fuel and stoves make an excellent cooking fuel when backpacking or in
emergencies. Sterno can be lit with a match or by a spark from flint and steel. Slivers of
gelled sterno can be cut from the can and placed on top of tinder and lit with flint and
steel or with a match. It burns hot enough to ignite even damp tinder.
· Cotton balls and gauze from the first aid kit make excellent tinder and can be ignited
with sparks or with matches.
· Fuel tablets such as tri-oxane and gelled fuels store well and ignite quickly and easily.
Some can be fairly expensive, however.
· Butane and propane stoves. These are made especially for backpackers. The fuel
is cheaper than sterno, it burns hotter and it heats better in windy situations than other
fuels. Propane, however is more difficult to light as outside temperatures near zero.
First Aid Kit
Update your first aid skills. Keep your first aid kit well supplied. Suggested first-aid supplies for 72-hour kit:
· first aid book
· waterproof container
· assortment of band-aids
· gauze pads
· butterfly bandages
· cotton balls
· small roll of gauze
· adhesive tape
· cotton swabs (Q-Tips)
· safety pins
· Pepto-bismol tablets
· antacid tablets (good for bee sting)
· cold pack
· consecrated oil
· hydrogen peroxide
· alcohol (disinfectants)
· smelling salts
· medicine dropper tweezers
· alcohol wipes
· Benadryl capsules
· aspirin (promotes healing of burns)
· Tylenol (chewable for children)
· collapsible scissors
· thermometer
· crushable heat pack
· special prescriptions or equipment
· small tube or packets antiseptic cream
· ointment
· small spool thread/two needles
Miscellaneous
Some other miscellaneous items that may be very helpful are:
· light stick
· small flashlight
· extra batteries
· pocket handwarmer
· compact fishing kit
· compass
· pocketknife
· 50 ft. nylon cord
· plastic poncho
· garbage bag
· paper or cards
· pen, pencil
· fine wire
· extra plastic bags
· small scriptures
· favorite songs
· small game, toy, etc.
· spare glasses
· money (small bills and change)
· field glasses
· toothbrush/toothpaste
· metal mirror
· comb
· razor
· pre-moistened wipes
· toilet paper
· feminine products
· sunscreen
· soap
· lip balm with sunscreen
· bandana (may be used for hat, washcloth, mask, sling, tourniquet)
· tube soap, bar soap, waterless soap
· identification/medical permission card
· special blanket or such for little people
· portable radio with extra batteries
Family Information Record
In addition to emergency survival supplies you should also collect vital family information. Record and keep it in at least two safe places-a fire resistant "get-away" box that you can take with you if you have to leave the home, and a safe-deposit box at your bank or credit union. The following items would be useful for you to record and keep in these two locations:
· Genealogy records
· Full name and social security numbers of all family members
· Listing of vehicles, boats etc. with identification and license numbers
· Listing of all charge account card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers (both checking and saving), insurance policy numbers, securities, deeds, and loan numbers showing the company name, address and telephone numbers.
· Name, address, and telephone number for each of the following:
Ø employer
Ø schools
Ø fire/paramedics
Ø family contacts
Ø utility company
Ø police
Ø doctor
Ø hospital
Ø attorney
Ø civil defense
· Location of important documents
Ø insurance policies
Ø deeds
Ø securities
Ø licenses
Ø loans
Ø will
Ø safe-deposit box key
Ø vehicle titles (pink slips)
Ø birth/death certificates
Ø social security I.D. cards
Ø citizenship papers
Ø letter of instruction
Ø tax returns (last 5 years)
Infants
When assembling items for your 72-hour kit be sure to include all necessary items for infants. It would be a good idea to include a separate back pack or other container that holds nothing but infant supplies (which can be surprisingly voluminous). This kit should be kept with the kits of other family members so that it will not be forgotten in a moment of haste. As the baby begins to grow, replace clothing and diapers with the next larger size.
Car Mini-Survival Kit
Your car is frequently your home away from home. most of us spend many hours in our cars each month. Anything from a jammed-up freeway to a major disaster could force you to rely on your car for short-term shelter and survival. It is a wise practice to keep simple provision for emergencies in your car. A self-made cold-weather car kit, as described in some preparedness stores, is also good to keep in the car.
At-Work Survival Kit
Many persons stand a 40 percent chance of being at work when an earthquake or other emergency strikes. A mini-survival kit kept at your place of work could make the hours until you are able to get home more comfortable and safer. This kit could be a duplicate of the car mini-survival kit.
Water
Additional Information
Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are compact and lightweight.
Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:
Additional Information
First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.
Non-Prescription Drugs
Sanitation
Clothing and Bedding
*Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
For Baby*
For Adults*
Entertainment (based on the ages of family members)
Important Family Documents
If an earthquake, hurricane, winter storm or other disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days, or even weeks. By taking some time now to store emergency food and water supplies, you can provide for your entire family. This brochure was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the American Red Cross and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Having an ample supply of clean water is a top priority in an emergency. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers and ill people will need even more. You will also need water for food preparation and hygiene. Store a total of at least one gallon per person, per day. You should store at least a two-week supply of water for each member of your family.
If supplies run low, never ration water. Drink the amount you need today, and try to find more for tomorrow. You can minimize the amount of water your body needs by reducing activity and staying cool.
How to Store Water
Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums.
Seal water containers tightly, label them and store in a cool, dark place. Rotate water every six months.
Emergency Outdoor Water Sources
If you need to find water outside your home, you can use these sources. Be sure to treat the water according to the instructions on page 3 before drinking it.
Avoid water with floating material, an odor or dark color. Use saltwater only if you distill it first. You should not drink flood water.
Hidden Water Sources in Your Home
If a disaster catches you without a stored supply of clean water, you can use the water in your hot-water tank, pipes and ice cubes. As a last resort, you can use water in the reservoir tank of your toilet (not the bowl).
Do you know the location of your incoming water valve? You'll need to shut it off to stop contaminated water from entering your home if you hear reports of broken water or sewage lines.
To use the water in your pipes, let air into the plumbing by turning on the faucet in your house at the highest level. A small amount of water will trickle out. Then obtain water from the lowest faucet in the house.
To use the water in your hot-water tank, be sure the electricity or gas is off, and open the drain at the bottom of the tank. Start the water flowing by turning off the water intake valve and turning on a hot-water faucet. Do not turn on the gas or electricity when the tank is empty.
Three Ways to Treat Water
In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water can contain microorganisms that cause diseases such as dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis. You should treat all water of uncertain purity before using it for drinking, food preparation or hygiene.
There are many ways to treat water. None is perfect. Often the best solution is a combination of methods.
Two easy treatment methods are outlined below. These measures will kill most microbes but will not remove other contaminants such as heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals. Before treating, let any suspended particles settle to the bottom, or strain them through layers of paper towel or clean cloth.
Boiling: Boiling is the safest method of treating water. Bring water to a rolling boil for 3-5 minutes, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking.
Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This will also improve the taste of stored water.
Disinfection: You can use household liquid bleach to kill microorganisms. Use only regular household liquid bleach that contains 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches, colorsafe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners.
Add 16 drops of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. If the water does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the dosage and let stand another 15 minutes.
The only agent used to treat water should be household liquid bleach. Other chemicals, such as iodine or water treatment products sold in camping or surplus stores that do not contain 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite as the only active ingredient, are not recommended and should not be used.
While the two methods described above will kill most microbes in water, distillation will remove microbes that resist these methods, and heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals.
Distillation: Distillation involves boiling water and then collecting the vapor that condenses back to water. The condensed vapor will not include salt and other impurities. To distill, fill a pot halfway with water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot's lid so that the cup will hang right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the cup is not dangling into the water) and boil the water for 20 minutes. The water that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled.
When Food Supplies Are Low
If activity is reduced, healthy people can survive on half their usual food intake for an extended period and without any food for many days. Food, unlike water, may be rationed safely, except for children and pregnant women.
If your water supply is limited, try to avoid foods that are high in fat and protein, and don't stock salty foods, since they will make you thirsty. Try to eat salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals and canned foods with high liquid content.
You don't need to go out and buy unfamiliar foods to prepare an emergency food supply. You can use the canned foods, dry mixes and other staples on your cupboard shelves. In fact, familiar foods are important. They can lift morale and give a feeling of security in time of stress. Also, canned foods won't require cooking, water or special preparation. Following are recommended short-term food storage plans.
Special Considerations
As you stock food, take into account your family's unique needs and tastes. Try to include foods that they will enjoy and that are also high in calories and nutrition. Foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking are best.
Individuals with special diets and allergies will need particular attention, as will babies, toddlers and elderly people. Nursing mothers may need liquid formula, in case they are unable to nurse. Canned dietetic foods, juices and soups may be helpful for ill or elderly people.
Make sure you have a manual can opener and disposable utensils. And don't forget nonperishable foods for your pets.
Food Storage Tips
Nutrition Tips
Shelf-life of Foods for Storage
Here are some general guidelines for rotating common emergency foods.
Use within six months:
Use within one year:
May be stored indefinitely (in proper containers and conditions):
