Since I mentioned having to evacuate in the post about shelters I decided to follow up with the car kit and 72-hour kits so you would be ready to evacuate.
Have an emergency kit for each member of your family. You may want to consider making wilderness/survival 72 hour kits, and an additional evacuation 72 hour kit that has more comfort items for small children you could throw in the car.
-Store your kit near an exit of your home in an easily accessible location.
-Rotate the food and water in your kits every six months (General Conference weekend is a great reminder.) Re-evaluate the needs of each family member yearly.
· Toiletries:
o Soap
o Washcloth
o Antibacterial Wipes
o Hand Sanitizer
o Shampoo
o Conditioner
o Mouthwash
o Toothbrush
o Toothpaste
o Floss
o Bandages
o Cotton swabs
o Deodorant
o Lotion
o Sunscreen
o Tissue
o Contact Solution
o Contacts
o Vitamins
o Nail Clippers
o Comb
o Lip balm
o Rubber band
o Bobby pins
o Feminine Supplies
· First Aid Kit:
o Assorted Sizes of Bandages
o Assorted Sizes of Sterile Gauze Pads
o Gauze Rolls
o Gauze Tape
o Ace Bandage(s)
o Safety Pins
o Triangular Bandage/Bandana
o Scissors
o Tweezers
o Thermometer
o Tongue compressors
o Ice packs
o Latex Gloves
o Pain Relievers
o Antacids
o Antibiotic Cream (Neosporin)
o Hydrogen Peroxide
o Burn/Sting Cream
o Sterile Wipes
o Cotton Balls
o Hand Sanitizer
o Aloe Vera Lotion
o Cough Drops
o Breathing Masks
o Penlight and batteries
· General Supplies:
o Money
o Whistle
o Compass
o Knife
o Hatchet
o Emergency Blanket
o Poncho/Tarp
o Rope/ Bungee Cords
o Needle and Thread
o Mess Kit and Utensils
o Transistor Radio and Batteries
o Flashlight and batteries
o Can Opener
o Maps
o Pencil, Paper, Pen, Sharpie
o Aluminum Foil
o Duct Tape
o Tools
o Matches/ Fire Starters/ Candles
o Garbage Bags
o Work Gloves
o Book of Mormon
o Sleeping Bags (or bedrolls)
o Copies of Important Documents including- certificates, licenses, passports, records, etc.
o Prescription Medication
o Cards/ Games
· Clothing:
o Shoes
o Socks
o Pants/Shorts
o Shirt
o Garments/Underwear
o Jacket
o Hat
· Food and Water: (see meal plan)
o One Gallon of Water Per Person, Per Day, Water Purifier
o Non-perishable goods that take little or no preparation for three days
· Baby Supplies
o Diapers (cloth)
o Wipes
o Infant First Aid Book
o Lotion
o Tylenol
o Clothes
o T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, pants, pajamas, hat, shoes, socks, jacket
o Food (see meal plan sheet)
o Blanket/ Bedding
o Identification Papers and Emergency Info
o Rash Ointment
o Utensils, Plate, Bowl, Cup, Bib
o Infant Sun-screen
o Toy
o Book
o Wash cloth
o Shampoo/conditioner/body wash combo
· Particulars Surrounding 72-hour Kits to write out and keep with the kit:
o Emergency Plan for Your Family (where and when to meet, etc. )
o Location in Home for Kits
o Way to Transport the Kits
o Make a Deadline for Completion and Rotation Plan
What to do if…
o You have 10 minutes:
o You have 20 minutes:
o You are on foot:
o You have a car:
o You are away from home:
Example 72 Hour Kit Meal Plan
Each day is about 2500 calories. 6 grains, 6 fruits, 3 veggies, 2 meat, 1 dairy (if not nursing)
Adult, 12 month old
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | |
Breakfast | Poptart/Granola Bars Apple Crisps Juice Box Cheerios Fruit Crisps Juice Box Milk | Poptart/Granola Bars Applesauce Juice Box Cheerios Fruit Crisps Juice Box Milk | Poptart/Granola Bars Raisins Juice Box Cheerios Fruit Crisps Juice Box Milk |
Morning Snack | Fruit Snack Biter Biscuit Fruit Leather | Fruit Snack Biter Biscuit Fruit Leather | Fruit Snack Biter Biscuit Fruit Leather |
Lunch | Power Bar Trail Mix Tuna Fish Crackers Dried Fruit Gatorade (Lun&Din) Pasta & Veggie Jar Juice Box Crackers | Power Bar Trail Mix Beef Jerky Crackers Fruit Cup Gatorade (Lun&Din) Pasta & Veggie Jar Juice Box Crackers | Power Bar Trail Mix Peanut Butter Crackers Cheese Crackers Apple Crisps Gatorade (Lun&Din) Pasta & Veggie Jar Juice Box Crackers |
Afternoon Snack | Fiber Bar Cereal Bar | Fiber Bar Cereal Bar | Fiber Bar Cereal Bar |
Dinner | Soup Crackers Green Beans (share) Swiss Roll Dinner Jar Veggie Jar Fruit Jar Juice Box | Chili Tortilla Chips Corn (share) Pudding Cup Dinner Jar (Veggie Jar) Fruit Jar Juice Box | Ravioli Crackers Green Beans (share) Swiss Roll Dinner Jar (Veggie Jar) Fruit Jar Juice Box |
Another option would be to use MREs instead. MREs are much more portable and require virtually no preparation. Additionally, you do not have to worry about a rotation schedule. However, they are more expensive, so choose what you think would work best for you and your family.
To be honest, I did this General Conference weekend so I don't have cute pictures of the kids "helping" me. Here are our kits though. Can you see our other em prep supplies on the shelves above and below them? Extra points if you can name what they all are! =o]
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