| 72 hour survival is the first step in your plan to | | | | (1L) Multi-tool Knife, 5-in-1 Survival Whistle, 50 ft |
| become prepared for emergencies. The | | | | Rope, Work Gloves, N95 Masks, Deluxe First Aid |
| government has told us that we need to be self | | | | Kit, Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Hygiene Kit, |
| sufficient for the first 72 hours after an | | | | Note Pad and Pencil, Sewing kit and Emergency |
| emergency occurs. Whether it is a major snow or | | | | Preparedness Guide. |
| ice storm, an earthquake, flood or power outage | | | | Place all of your 72 hour survival items in either a |
| you need to have sufficient supplies for you and | | | | backpack or if you are going to put together kits |
| your family. | | | | for the family in 1 container you could use a |
| There are 3 steps to emergency preparedness | | | | plastic tote with wheels for ease of movement. |
| which include 1-get a kit, 2-make a plan and | | | | You may want to add something for the kids to |
| 3-stay informed and practice. In step 1, get a kit | | | | do to help pass the time such as coloring books, |
| it is important to have supplies for 72 hours. | | | | favorite toys or books to read. Scriptures are |
| Contents of the kit should include the following | | | | also a good idea. Have copies of your id's and |
| items: food and water, medicine that you take on | | | | individual pictures of everyone and a family picture |
| a regular basis. Clothing for the current season. | | | | to prove who belongs to you. Some cash and |
| Clothing should be changed at least every 6 | | | | coins for phone calls should be added. Keep small |
| months. Flashlight and extra batteries along with a | | | | bills as you may not be able to get change back. |
| radio to listen for instructions. Some form of | | | | Decide ahead of time where the family members |
| temporary shelter and a sleeping bag. Extra | | | | will meet should you be separated when an |
| blankets are a good idea. | | | | emergency occurs. Make sure everyone knows |
| Other items include: 8 Hour Light stick, Folding | | | | the phone number of an out of state contact as |
| Stove, Waterproof/Windproof Matches, | | | | local phone lines may become overloaded with |
| Emergency Poncho, Body Warmers, Utility | | | | calls. |
| Candles, Water Purification Tablets, Lexan Bottle | | | | |