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This is a general kit that will sustain a person for 72 hours.

Bedding

• Blankets (wool and thermal)
• Sleeping bag
• Tarp

Clothing

• Extra clothing
• Gloves (leather)
• Gloves (work)
• Rain and winter gear
• Shoes

Communication

• Batteries
• Radio (battery powered)
• Whistle

First Aid

• First aid kit and manual
• Personal essential medications

Food

• Aluminum foil
• Cooking utensils
• Eating utensils
• Can opener (manual)
• Non-cook/non-perishable foods (for example, canned meats, juice, fruits, vegetables, powdered milk, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried goods, dehydrated goods)
• Paper plates
• Plastic cups
• Paper towels
• Pots
• Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers
• Allow for special meals for those on restricted diets and infants

Fuel

• Cooking
• Heat
• Waterproof/windproof matches

Keys

• Car keys
• House keys

Light

• Candles
• Extra batteries
• Flashlight
• Kerosene lantern (optional)
• Waterproof matches

Money

• Cash
• Credit cards
• Quarters for phone

Papers

• Address book
• Books
• Certificates
• Consent forms to treat minor children
• Current family pictures
• Emergency manual
• Houlsehold inventory
• House appraisal
• House photos
• ID cards
• ID tags
• Insurance
• Maps
• Pencil, pen, paper
• Securities
• Stocks
• Titles
• Wills

Personal

• Brush
• Comb
• Extra eyeglasses and contct lenses
• Hygiene items
• Lip balm
• Lotion
• Shampoo
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste

Recreation

• Books
• Games
• Games for children
• Toys for children

Sanitation

• Airtight bucket or portable toilet
• Baby supplies
• Bleach
• Disinfectant
• Improvised toilet seat
• Newspaper
• Plastic bags and bag ties
• Soap
• Toilet paper
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Trash bags

Shelter

• Tarp
• Tent
• Rope, 1/4-inch, 36-feet long

Tools

• Axe
• Duct tape
• Pocket knife
• Pointed shovel
• Small tools
• Utility knife

Water

• Chlorine bleach (eight drops per gallon of water)
• Commercial water purification system
• One gallon per person per day for three days

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Kit Storage

• Store the items you will most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container.
• Possible containers include a large trash container, bucket, camping backpack, duffle bag.
• Keep your 72-hour kit in a cool, dark, and dry location.
• Make sure everyone in the house knows where it is.
• Make sure your kit doesn't become too heavy to carry.

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