What if you lost electricity, water, ability to get to the grocery store, etc? Are you prepared? Do you have a 72 hour kit for each member of your household?

What would you do if there was an outage of electricity, shortage of water, inability to get food from the store, shortage on gas, or other emergency?  You ask "what would cause these issues" and I reply with a list...
Solar Flare
Geomagnetic Storm
Earthquake
Hurricane
Volcanic Eruption
Asteroid Impact
Going through the tail of Comet Elenin
Etc.


In any case, what have you prepared for?  We have discussed water storage in past posts.  Here is what you should be doing for every member of your household in the case of possible evacuation...

Here is another checklist for your 72hour kits...

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Working moms are always short on time. Our lists make things a little easier -- just print and you're good to go! According to the Red Cross, the best way to make sure your family and home are safe is to be prepared before an emergency occurs.

Here is a synopsis of what they recommend you have on hand for a three-day emergency situation -- one where you are stranded in your own home with no transportation or utilities. For a more detailed list of what to keep in your kit, or for more information on how to store your kit or what else you can do to be prepared, go to the Red Cross's "Prepare at Home" page; also, be sure to read up on what people who have actually lived through disaster situations (like Hurricane Katrina) do to stay prepared, and take a moment to check out the suggestions at Ready.gov.

Food and Water:

1. One gallon of water per person
2. Water purification tablets or plain bleach
3. Protein bars
4. Canned meats and fish
5. Dried fruit
6. Nuts
7. Instant Soup packets or boullion cubes
8. Dry cereal
9. Crackers
10. Peanut butter
11. Canned juice or juice boxes
12. Baby formula
13. Bottles and sippy cups
14. Non-electric can opener
15. Non-electric bottle opener (for puncturing juice cans)

Bedding and Clothing:

1. Complete change of seasonally appropriate clothing, including socks, sturdy shoes or work boots, and underwear for each person
2. Thermal underwear
3. Sunglasses
4. Prescription glasses
5. Waterproof poncho
6. Waterproof tablecloth (to use as tarp or floor covering)
7. Light blanket
8. Sleeping bag or heavy blanket
9. Inflatable pillow
10. Towels
11. Work gloves

Sanitation and Medication

1. First Aid Kit with gauze, bandages, tweezers, medical tape, and alcohol pads
2. Anti-bacterial ointment
3. Saline solution (for washing dust out of eyes)
4. Toilet Paper
5. Baby wipes
6. Diapers
7. Hand Sanitizer
8. Dish Soap
9. Prescription medication (and copies of prescriptions)
10. Over-the-counter medications
11. Anti-diarrheal pills
12. Antacid tablets
13. Sanitary pads (good for covering wounds as well)
14. Activated charcoal

Equipment:

1. Flashlights
2. Extra batteries

3. Glow sticks
4. Long-burning candles
5. Waterproof matches
6. Hand/body warmers or "heat patches"
7. Sterno (fuel for camp stove)
8. Camp stove
9. Metal cooking pot
10. Mess kit (reusable dishes, cups, utensils)
11. Hand crank radio
12. Pens
13. Pencils
14. Paper
15. Pocket knife or "Leatherman" multipurpose tool
16. Pliers
17. Small fire extinguisher
18. Rope (50 feet long)
19. Plastic garbage bags
20. Duct tape
21. Aluminum foil
22. Zip-top storage bags
23. Compass
24. Whistle
25. Deck of cards, small games, books

Documentation and money (place in waterproof container)

1. Cash
2. Emergency credit card
3. Emergency debit card
4. Local map (to find shelters)
5. General road map (for possible evacuation)
6. Copy of Emergency Evacuation plan
7. Immunication records
8. Medical and Dental records
9. Major financial records (deeds, titles)
10. Notarized copies of birth certificate
11. Notarized copy of marriage certificate
12. Photocopy of passport
13. List of important phone numbers and emergency contacts, both in and out of state
14. Copy of bank and mortgage account numbers and contact info
15. Copy of insurance policies (homeowners, auto, life, health) and contact info
16. Copy of investment account numbers and contact info
17. Copy of serial numbers for needed medical devices and manufacturer's contact info

http://www.workitmom.com/checklists/detail/4237

Here is another example of a 72 hour kit...

How to Build a 72-hour Kit

Who knew that a garbage can could hold things you might actually want?

Taking a few moments to fill up a clean garbage can with emergency supplies could save the lives of you and your loved ones.

Download this Basic Emergency Checklist [from 3Days3Ways.org]

[This requires a PDF reader. Download one from Adobe]

You can also buy a kit from the Red Cross.

http://www.pdxprepared.net/72hour.php

Here is another example of a 72 hour kit.

72 Hour Emergency Kit Checklist

Every family should have an emergency kit prepared in case of natural disaster.  Emergency kits should be practical and be able to accommodate all family members for a minimum of 72 hrs.

Items to include in your emergency kit should include basic items such as food and water, bedding and clothing, fuel and light, equipment, personal supplies and medication, and personal documents and money.    Here is a complete list of items for each category.

Food and Water

• High Calorie Mayday Food Bars with Five Year Shelf Life
• Energy/Granola Bars
• Canned foods such beans, tuna, potted meat
• Can Opener
• Water (minimum 1 gallon per person/per day)
• Crackers/Cereal

Bedding and Clothing

• 1 Change of clothing per person (including undergarments)
• Rain Coat/Poncho/Warm Weather Gear
• Extra Blanket/Sleeping Bags/Solar Blankets

Fuel and Light

• Flashlight/Lantern
• Extra Batteries (Alkaline and Lithium for longer life)
• Flares
• Candles
• Lighter/Waterproof Matches/Fire Starter

Equipment

• Eating Utensils/Dishes (Camping Set)
• Shovel
• AM/FM Radio (Dynamo, Solar Operated Ideal)
• Pen and Paper
• Small Axe
• Multipurpose Tool (Leatherman)
• Nylon Rope
• Duct Tape

Personal Supplies and Medication

• First Aid Kit
• Basic Toiletries (toilet paper, toothbrush, feminine products)
• Hand Sanitizer/Antibacterial Soap
• Shot Records
• Analgesics (Tylenol)
• Prescription Medication (minimum 3 day supply/14 day recommended)

Personal Documents and Money

• Legal Document (home and vehicle titles, marriage and birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cash (small bills and coins)
• Credit Cards
• Pre-Paid Phone Cards
• Other Documents (as deemed necessary)

Emergency kits should be kept in waterproof containers, backpacks, bags, etc. and should be easy to carry.  The items should be checked every six months and rotated as necessary.  If you have pets and/or small children then make sure to include additional items such as pet food, diapers, formula, etc. are included in your kit as well

http://www.survival-goods.com/72_Hour_Emergency_Kit_Checklist_s/156.htm