Personal Planning and Preparation

72-Hour Family Emergency Kit

The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to a week. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker, or individual pack.

For more information on 72-hour kits, use the links found under 'Helpful Links' to the right.

An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness from FEMA.

Are you Ready? (pdf - File Size:6.6 MB)