72 Hour Disaster Survival Kit

There are many events that may occur which may require evacuation from your home. Wildland fires, hazardous material spills, floods and even tornadoes all have a potentially disruptive influence on our daily lives. To prepare for the unknown, each home should have a 72 hour Disaster Survival kit. Recent events, however, have shown that your kit should be capable of supporting you and your family for at least 6 days! You will need to pack some essential items to help you and your family survive, whether you stay at home or leave it during a disaster.

Here is a minimum suggested list of survival kit supplies.  Ensure at least a three days (72 hours) supply for each person. Do not forget pets where applicable!

  • Non-perishable food
    • Small, preferably single serving cans
    • Should not require cooking or refrigeration
  • Manual can opener
  • Personal medications
    • Pills & prescriptions
    • Spare eyeglasses
  • Baby needs 
    • Special foods
    • Diapers
    • Formula
    • Medicines
    • Blankets, etc.
  • First aid kit
  • Battery operated radio
    • Headphones or earphone
  • Flashlight
  • Extra batteries for both
  • Drinking water
    • One gallon, per person, per day
    • Unbreakable containers best
  • Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, or lawn chairs
  • Sanitary supplies
  • Children's activities
    • Cards, small toys
    • Books, magazines
    • Small games
    • Coloring books, crayons
  • Road maps
  • Wet and cold weather clothing