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72-Hour Emergency Checklist

A printable list of what a household needs for the first 72 hours of an emergency.

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What's inside

  • Water & Food: Storage guidelines, quantities per person, and shelf-stable options
  • First Aid & Medical: First aid kit checklist plus prescription medication planning
  • Shelter & Warmth: Emergency shelter options, sleeping gear, and layering essentials
  • Communication & Light: Radios, flashlights, batteries, and staying informed
  • Documents & Cash: Critical documents to have ready and emergency cash guidelines
  • Tools & Sanitation: Multi-tools, sanitation supplies, and utility essentials

Want the detail behind each item? Read the complete emergency preparedness checklist.