72 Hour Checklist

72 Hour Emergency Kit 

By Rachel Woods, About LDS Guide, http://lds.about.com

Notes:

•  Update your kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to make sure 

that: all food, water, and medication are fresh (not expired), clothing fits, personal 

documents and credit cards are up to date, and batteries are charged. Hint: General Conference is a great time to rotate your kit! 

•  Small toys/games are important too as they will provide some comfort and          

entertainment during a stressful time. 

•  Older children can be responsible for their own pack of items/clothes too. 

•  You can include any other items you feel are necessary for your family's survival. 

•  Some items and/or flavors might leak, melt, “flavor” other items, or break open. 

Dividing groups of items into individual Ziploc bags might help prevent this. 

Food and Water 
(3 day supply of food & water per person
when no refrigeration/cooking is available)
 Protein/Granola Bars
 Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
 Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
 Canned Tuna, Beans, Meat, Vienna
Sausages, etc (“pop-top” cans might leak/
explode & Jerky can “flavor” other items)
 Canned Juice
 Candy/Gum (Jolly ranchers can melt &
mint gum might “flavor” other items)
 Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters per person)
Bedding and Clothing 
 Change of Clothing (short and long
sleeve shirts, pants, socks, jackets, etc.)
 Undergarments
 Rain Coat /Poncho
 Blankets and Emergency Heat Blankets
 Cloth Sheet
 Plastic Sheet
Fuel & Light 
 Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps)
 Extra Batteries
 Flares
 Candles
 Lighter
 Water-Proof Matches
Miscellaneous
 Bag or Bags to put 72 hour kit items in
(such as duffel bags or hiking back packs,
which work great)
 Infant Needs (if applicable)
Equipment 
 Can Opener
 Dishes/Utensils
 Shovel
 Radio (with  batteries!)
 Pen and Paper
 Axe
 Pocket Knife
 Rope
 Duct Tape
Personal Supplies & Medication 
 First Aid Supplies
 Toiletries (roll of toilet paper—remove
center tube to easily flatten into a zip-lock
bag, feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc)
 Cleaning Supplies (mini hand sanitizer,
soap, shampoo, dish soap, etc. Warning:
Scented soap might  “flavor” food items.)
 Immunizations Up-to Date
 Medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children’s medication, etc.)
 Prescription Medication (for 3 days)
Personal Documents and Money
(Place these items in a water-proof container!)
 Scriptures (miniature ones are lighter)
 Genealogy Records
 Patriarchal Blessing
 Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage
Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts)
 Vaccination Papers
 Insurance Policies
 Cash
 Credit Card
 Pre-Paid Phone Cards