By: Staff
Last Reviewed: 12/20/08
Every member must have a 72 hours supply
of necessities. It is the basis of the entire
branch disaster plan. Simply put, in an
emergency, members may have to
evacuate at a moments notice and take
essentials with them. This means they will
not have time shop for supplies. Kits
should be portable in case members need
to evacuate.
Last Reviewed: 12/20/08
Every member must have a 72 hours supply
of necessities. It is the basis of the entire
branch disaster plan. Simply put, in an
emergency, members may have to
evacuate at a moments notice and take
essentials with them. This means they will
not have time shop for supplies. Kits
should be portable in case members need
to evacuate.
One of the best resources for family prepared-
ness plans, including 72 hour kits is available
at the Ready Website.
The Ready Website is pretty comprehensive
and also has a great video for creating a 72
hour kit.
ness plans, including 72 hour kits is available
at the Ready Website.
The Ready Website is pretty comprehensive
and also has a great video for creating a 72
hour kit.
| 72 Hour Kits |
The church website has some excellent ideas
on Recommended Emergency Supplies. You
find that list right here.
on Recommended Emergency Supplies. You
find that list right here.
| Resources |
Here are some resources that are available
on the web in regards to 72 hour kits &
emergency supplies.
on the web in regards to 72 hour kits &
emergency supplies.
ReadyPRO. High quality certified emergency
supply products [click here or logo below].
supply products [click here or logo below].
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in a cold-weather climate. A complete
change of clothing including a long sleeved
shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes may also
be considered as well as additional clothing
if you live in a cold-weather climate. Another
good items to have on hand is Chlorine
bleach and medicine dropper – When
diluted nine parts water to one part bleach,
bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in
an emergency, you can use it to treat water
by using 16 drops of regular household
liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use
scented, color safe or bleaches with added
cleaners. A fire extinguisher, matches in a
waterproof container, feminine supplies,
personal hygiene items, mess kits, paper
cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper
towels, paper and pencil, books, games,
puzzles or other activities for children may
also be considered. Members should also
keep a roll of plastic sheeting, precut to fit
any windows in the room for shelter-in-
place. A roll of duct tape is needed for
securing the plastic sheeting. Bath towels
to place under any openings in doorways
(dampen towels first).
The Thorneberry Branch asks members to
do three key things: get a 72 hour
emergency supply kit, make a family
emergency plan, and be informed about the
different types of emergencies that could
occur and their appropriate responses.
change of clothing including a long sleeved
shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes may also
be considered as well as additional clothing
if you live in a cold-weather climate. Another
good items to have on hand is Chlorine
bleach and medicine dropper – When
diluted nine parts water to one part bleach,
bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in
an emergency, you can use it to treat water
by using 16 drops of regular household
liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use
scented, color safe or bleaches with added
cleaners. A fire extinguisher, matches in a
waterproof container, feminine supplies,
personal hygiene items, mess kits, paper
cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper
towels, paper and pencil, books, games,
puzzles or other activities for children may
also be considered. Members should also
keep a roll of plastic sheeting, precut to fit
any windows in the room for shelter-in-
place. A roll of duct tape is needed for
securing the plastic sheeting. Bath towels
to place under any openings in doorways
(dampen towels first).
The Thorneberry Branch asks members to
do three key things: get a 72 hour
emergency supply kit, make a family
emergency plan, and be informed about the
different types of emergencies that could
occur and their appropriate responses.
Please consider the following as part of
your 72 hour kit…
Components may include the following:
Water: one gallon of water per person per
day for at least three days, for drinking and
sanitation. Food: at least a three-day
supply of non-perishable food. Radio: A
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a
NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and
extra batteries for both. Keep a flashlight
with extra batteries. Store a first aid kit
and a whistle to signal for help. Sanitation
items include moist towelettes, garbage
bags and plastic ties. If you live in a house,
keep a wrench or pliers on hand to turn
off utilities. Also keep a can opener for
food (if your 72 hour kit contains canned
food). A local map is helpful for walking
and finding streets and other buildings in
the event of an evacuation and your normal
route is closed. We also recommend a set
of 2 FRS 2-Way Radios for communicating
with other family members. Keep a space
blanket or a regular blanket in order to
keep warm.
Additional items may include the following:
Rope Ladder (needed for evacuation of
upper floors of apartments), Prescription
medications and glasses, infant formula and
diapers, pet food and extra water for your
pet, important family documents such as
copies of insurance policies, identification,
bank account records all in a in a
waterproof, portable container. Also, cash
and change, emergency reference material
such as a First Aid book, & a sleeping bag
or warm blanket for each person. You may
also consider additional bedding if you live
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your 72 hour kit…
Components may include the following:
Water: one gallon of water per person per
day for at least three days, for drinking and
sanitation. Food: at least a three-day
supply of non-perishable food. Radio: A
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a
NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and
extra batteries for both. Keep a flashlight
with extra batteries. Store a first aid kit
and a whistle to signal for help. Sanitation
items include moist towelettes, garbage
bags and plastic ties. If you live in a house,
keep a wrench or pliers on hand to turn
off utilities. Also keep a can opener for
food (if your 72 hour kit contains canned
food). A local map is helpful for walking
and finding streets and other buildings in
the event of an evacuation and your normal
route is closed. We also recommend a set
of 2 FRS 2-Way Radios for communicating
with other family members. Keep a space
blanket or a regular blanket in order to
keep warm.
Additional items may include the following:
Rope Ladder (needed for evacuation of
upper floors of apartments), Prescription
medications and glasses, infant formula and
diapers, pet food and extra water for your
pet, important family documents such as
copies of insurance policies, identification,
bank account records all in a in a
waterproof, portable container. Also, cash
and change, emergency reference material
such as a First Aid book, & a sleeping bag
or warm blanket for each person. You may
also consider additional bedding if you live
Continued on next column
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