Complete 96-Hour Survival Kit Checklist

96-Hour Survival Kit Checklist

Items and Notes

• Drinking Water……..Four gallons of drinking water stored for each person
• Sanitation Water……..Two gallons of washing water for each person (or have a plan for accessing water)
• Food……..Four-day supply
• Shelter……..Tent or pre-planned location for gathering and shelter
• Wool-blend blanket or sleeping bag……..One for each person, in waterproof bag or container
• Camp stove and fuel……..Store fuel in safe, yet accessible location
• Cooking pots & utensils……..Include manual can opener
• Flashlights……..One for each person – LED type preferred
• AM/FM Radio with batteries……..Self-powered “Freeplay” type preferred
• Alkaline or lithium batteries……..Enough batteries to run all flashlights and radio continuously for three days
• Long-burning Candle……..Preferably in “hurricane” fixture or other safety enclosure
• Mantle lantern……..With extra mantles and sufficient fuel for 3 days continuous use
• “Cyalume” light sticks……..For use as markers and to comfort small children
• Windproof/waterproof matches……..In waterproof container
• Second method to start fire……..Butane lighter or sparker
• Disposable plates, cups, utensils and paper towels……..In plastic bags
• Ziplock bags……..Various sizes
• Duct tape……..Six large rolls
• Plastic sheeting……..Six large 2-mil tarps minimum. More are better, thicker is better.
• Tools……..Include shovel, hatchet or axe, pocket knife
• First Aid kit and supplies……..With first aid manual. Include burn gel and large dressing
• Prescription medicines taken regularly……..Consume every six months and replace with fresh bottle
• Bottle of potassium iodide tablets……..In case of radiation exposure
• Emergency battery pack for cell phone……..Make sure phone is accessible and operational in shelter location
• 50-foot nylon rope and heavy-duty nylon tarp with grommets……..For emergency shelter construction
• Whistle with neck cord……..One per person
• Makeshift toilet……..Can be made from a 5-gallon bucket and toilet seat
• Toilet paper……..In plastic bags
• 13-gallon trash can liners……..For toilet liner and other uses
• Nitrile rubber gloves……..Small and large sizes
• Dust masks……..One per person
• Bottle of disinfectant……..Lysol and/or Clorox
• Personal comfort kit……..Soap, toothbrush and paste, comb, tissue, sanitary napkins, razor, and other needed items. Sewing kit.
• Spare eyeglasses……..In case main set are broken or unavailable
• Pet food and supplies……..Include extra drinking water for pet
• Fire extinguisher……..Class ABC type
• Money……..At least $500 in kit. Include small bills, quarters for phone calls, large bills for bribes.
• Important Papers……..Copies of important documents: wills, birth certificates, insurance forms, emergency phone numbers
• Pillows and foam sleeping pads……..Not essential but very nice to have
• Stress Relievers……..Games, books, hard candy. For children: small toys, paper & pen, small stuffed animal.
• Extra Clothing……..A complete outfit of appropriate clothing for each family member. Include extra socks, underwear, hat, sturdy shoes, and gloves.
• Emergency reflective blanket……..Several per person.
• Durable water resistant duffel bag, frame pack or day pack……..In case of evacuation.

Suggestions:

• Your kits should be placed in portable containers located near an exit of your house so you can grab them on your way out in a serious emergency. Do not overload your kit – you may need to carry it a long distance to reach safety or shelter.
• Each family member should have their own kit with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.
• Enclose extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items that can be damaged by smoke or water in plastic to protect them. If it is raining when you need to evacuate, you will appreciate dry clothes.
• Keep a small flashlight source in the top of your kit so you can find it quickly in the dark.
• Personalize your kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member.
• Inspect your kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter and summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.
• Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs. For example: for babies, store diapers, washcloth, ointment, bottles and pacifiers, and other special supplies.
• Make copies of important personal/business documents and store them in a safe place.
• Identify an out of state contact person so family and friends can communicate with you during an emergency.
• Develop an individual/family/business emergency plan.
• Plan for a meeting place if you cannot meet at home.
• Discuss what children should do if at school.
• Coordinate with neighbors for pick-up if children attend the same school.
• Designate a surrogate parent for your children if you are not able to tend to them & provide all of this information to your child’s school.
• Learn how to locate and shut-off (if necessary) power, water, and gas (think twice before turning off the gas, you may not turn it on again without a gas company technician.