Do we really need 72 hour kits?

The answer that I will give is YES! The church doesn't really talk a lot about 72 hour kits. They talk a lot about 3 month and 1 year supply of food and water. I think it is important especially if you look back at all the natural disasters we have had in the last few years. I am sure the people in LA that went to the dome for safety would have LOVED to have a 72 hour kit. Or what about the flood victims here in GA that had to flee their home? Again, I think it is important.

Emergency Essentials has several 72 hour kits already made that you can order and they have been running good sales on them. You can also order them from Overstock.com.

If you chose to make your own, like I am doing for my family for Christmas...shhhh, then here is a list of items that should be in them, of course you can adapt them for your family:

trail mix/granola bars
soda crackers
graham crackers
4 sticks of beef jerky
1 pack of gum
12 pieces of hard candy
1 can of tuna
1/2 lb of dried milk
3 hot cocoa packets
2 instant soup packs
mess kit or dinnerware
assorted fruit snacks
assorted MREs
toothbrush/paste
boxed drinks
mosquito repellent
feminine needs
hand sanitizer
mirror
comb/brush
razor
wet wipes
toilet paper
soap
lip balm
prescription meds
aspirin/tylenol
can opener
deodorant
duct tape
pocket knife
compass
radio
flashlight
extra batteries
gloves/hand warmers
paper/pencils
foil
candles/matches
nylon rope 25 foot
sewing kit
pliers
blanket/bedding
deck of cards
whistle
change of clothing
tent (compact)
rain gear/poncho
wire
infant needs
fuel
cash/change
water
preparedness manual
map of local area
copy of important records
inflatable raft (optional)
hammock (optional)
garbage bags

Of course you don't need everything on the list. Each person should have 1 gallon of water. Everything you put in your 72 hour kit should be airtight and individually packaged in original wrappers. This should help keep the bugs out and keep food fresh. You will still have to rotate it.

Ok, I cheated and ordered MREs when they had them on sale last month. I was able to find hand warmers, emergency blankets on sale at Target for $1.00. I am doing the deals at Walgreens to get my toiletry items for free!

If you have any questions, please call me!

Debbie