Some families may need a large container (32 gallon garbage can) to
hold all the items. Other families may be able to use the plastic bucket
from the sanitation kit for this storage. You may choose to use
backpacks. They make it easier to take the items with you. A large
heavy-duty duffle bag may work for storing a family kit. Your 72-hour kit
needs to be readily accessible so place it where you can easily gain access
to it when you need it.
What kinds of things should be in your kit?
This 72-hour kit should meet the needs of your family. Pack hobby and
entertainment items that appeal to your family. Use foods that your
family will eat. Include any special medications that are required by
family members.
Basic Food
Meals:
Tuna, sardines, Spam, Vienna sausages
Fruit cocktail
Peanut butter
Powdered milk
Infant care: canned milk and bottles
Canned juices
Dried fruit (caution: drink plenty of water): raisins, prunes, fruit
leather
Crackers (drink plenty of water)
Stress Foods:
Sugar cookies
Sweetened cereals
Hard candy
Standard First Aid Kit
First aid manual
Aromatic spirits of ammonia
Water purification tablets
Table salt Baking soda
Eye drops
Safety pins
Matches
Adhesive or paper tape
Bandages
Telfa pads 4”x 4”
Triangle bandage
Telfa pads 37”x 37”x 52”
Roll of gauze
Coban elastic bandage
Splints
Popsicle sticks
Shingles or thin board
40-page newspaper
Heavy String
Individuals medication
Emergency Kit for your Car
Standard First Aid Kit
Blanket
Flashlight and Batteries
Reflectors
Change of clothes
Extra shoes
Food
Water
*This information is provided by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and the American Red Cross