72 hour Emergency Kit

typical 72 Hour Kit
REMEMBER SPACE WILL BE LIMITED AND NOT SECURE:
Pets cannot be forgotten in your emergency preparedness planning. Plan their safety by ensuring that they have: __ pet ID tags __ pet medications __ pet water / food & dishes __ recent photo __ leashes/harnesses/muzzles __ veterinarian records
Disabilities are difficult to plan for as each situation varies. Examine your personal needs to be more able to cope with uncomfortable situations and to better assist emergency responders. Do you need a: __ walker / scooter / cane __ special personal medical supplies __ special medications __ special medical equipment __ contact information for support worker / associations __ copies of special prescriptions (controlled substances)
Essentials for communication and obtaining incident information. They include: __ crank style flashlight __ crank style radio __ whistle / horn or loud sound maker __ flare or led styled bright light
Children have limited play options during emergency situations or at Reception Centers. Internet and cell service may be limited at best. Plan for this with: __ small games (cards, dice, board) __ favorite toy / blanket __ small books or coloring books __ Electronic games / movies with charger
Children also require: __ identification (Passport / photograph / personal information) __ extra clothing __ medications __ contact information if separated __ ear buds for electronic games __ Ear protection for small children __ bedding
Medications can best be contained in a well stocked first aid kit that could include: __ analgesics __ antacids __ ointments / creams __ first aid supplies __ motion sickness __ denture supplies __ eye glasses __ hearing aids & batteries __ prescriptions __ medic alert information or id tags __ cold / cough remedies
Jewelry / Sentimentals are best kept secured in a lockable box or small safe and should not be opened in public view. Reception Centers do not offer secure storage and remember space is limited for: __ medals/awards/honors/pins __ family heirlooms / irreplaceable keepsakes __ family bible __ original pictures / photos / slides __ gold/silver/precious and semi precious items __ cash
Food / Water / Toiletries are essentials needed for 72 hours of daily living: __ manual can opener __ drink powders / candy __ non perishable ready to eat foods __ tooth brushes / paste __ water (4 liters per person per day) __ towels / wash cloths __ plastic bags (raincoats, garbage, toilet) __ Toilet paper __ fly swatter __ personal hygiene items (soap, shaving, deodorant, sanitary items)
Clothing has to be suitable for at least three days of changing weather. Remember there may not be laundry services for several days. Young people may have anxiety issues that may affect their clothing needs. If you are able pack at least: __ one complete change of clothes per person __ several pairs of underwear /socks per person __ coats/ jackets/ footwear to suit the season __ sleepwear (could be in a dormitory style set up)
REMEMBER emergency evacuations can happen very quickly often without a lot of time to retrieve items. Being prepared is critical to your safety and comfort. These are some other items you can take depending on how prepared your are and how much time and space you have: __ camera's / chargers / cell phones __ covered container (emergency toilet) __ backup flashlight & extra batteries __ backup portable radio & extra batteries __ Reading & recreational items __ computers or tablets __ cots/air mattresses/bedding