72 HOUR KITS

What will you do if disaster strikes your neighborhood: a fire, a riot, a flood, a tornado, a hurricane, or an earthquake? The most critical need for help after the disaster is during the first 72 hours, yet community and government assistance will probably not be available during this period.

IDEAS FOR FOOD FOR 72 HOUR KITS

This is a survival kit. You will want to be comfortable but not extravagant.

Ideas for Food: Beef Jerky, Saltine Crackers, Gum, Cup-o-soup, Roast Beef Hash, Cheese & Crackers, Beef Stew, Tuna pouches, Chili, Dried Beef, Ravioli, Fruit Cups, Applesauce Cups, Vienna Sausages, Pudding Cups, Soup, Cookies, Cereal (in zip lock baggies), Top Ramen, Powdered Milk, Fruit Rolls, Packages of Raisins, Packages of Peanuts, Granola Bars, Beef Sticks, Box Juices, Hot Cocoa Mix, Suckers, Hard Candy, Trail Mix, Power Bars, Water bottles (at least 3 per day)

Each person will need:

Backpack to carry their own food and supplies (check local thrift stores)

Plastic bowl and spoon(old cool whip containers work great)

Flashlight (store batteries separately)

Roll of Toilet paper and plastic grocery bags for sanitation

Pancho or large garbage bag

Entertainment (crayons, coloring books, puzzles, etc)

Small blanket or space blanket

Change of clothing stored in plastic bag

Parents and older children can distribute these into their larger packs or in “Home Depot” type buckets with lids:

Sterno, latex gloves, family records and valluables, femenine hygeine needs, disposable diapers, medications for three days (include Tylenol, tums, etc.), First aid kit, hand towel, radio, Can opener, pot, and pot holder, utility/pocket knife, Small Ax, Heavy Gloves, tarp, and matches