RV Tech Library - 72 Hour Emergency Supplies Kit

In the event of a natural, or manmade, disaster it may be necessary to use your RV as a lifeboat. You may need to be able to survive in there for 72 hours until help arrives or you can safely evacuate. Naturally, if you know ahead of time that something is coming, you can get out of Dodge fast. But, if you have to leave in a hurry you may not have time to pack the necessary supplies that you'll need to sustain life and chances are the shelves in the local stores are already empty. By using some of the following guidelines you'll be better prepared for such an emergency.

Building Your Family's 72 Hour Kits

This page is intended to help you prepare for disasters (large and small) before they happen. Using this procedure, your family can assemble a 72 hour and emergency evacuation kit in small steps over a six month period. Check off each item for each week as you gather the contents and finish the "To Do" work. Supplies may be stored all together in a large plastic garbage can or food may be kept on kitchen or pantry shelves. Remember to rotate your perishable supplies and change water as needed for freshness. An asterisk (*) next to an item means "for each family member". Or if you choose, just collect the items from in house, purchase what you don’t have and you are good to go.

Remember: Check the kit every few months to be sure your supplies are fresh!

Create a Family Disaster Supplies Kit

Note: Items marked with an asterisk "*" should be purchased for each member of the household.
For water, plan to have one gallon of water, per person, per day! Pets should be counted also when figuring water!

*Week 1, From Grocery Store*	*Week 2, From Hardware Store*	*Week 3, From Grocery Store*	*Week 4, From Hardware Store*
1 gallon Water* 1 jar Peanut Butter 32 oz canned Juice 1 manual Can Opener Instant Coffee, Tea, and Powdered Drink Mix Permanent Marking Pen to mark dates 1 gal Water per Pet ALSO: Pet food, Diapers, Baby food To Do: Make Family Plan Date perishable food items using pen	Crescent Wrench 50 ft Heavy Rope 1 roll Duct Tape 2 Flashlights with batteries "Bungee" Cords ALSO: Pet leash or carrier To Do: Check for household hazards Add latches to kitchen cabinet doors and acquire / install window protection devices	1 gallon Water* 8 oz canned meat* 16 oz canned Fruit 1 box Sanitary Napkins 1 Video Tape ALSO: Pet food, Diapers, Baby food To Do: Video tape home contents for insurance purposes Store video tape in a secure location	1 roll Plumber's Tape 1 Crow Bar Smoke Detector with batteries Also: extra medications or prescriptions marked "emergency use" if needed To Do: Install / Test smoke detectors Plan for Pet sheltering

*Week 5, From Grocery Store*	*Week 6, From First Aid Supply Store*	*Week 7, From Grocery Store*	*Week 8, From First Aid Supply Store*
1 gallon Water* 8 oz canned Meat* 16 oz canned Fruit* 16 oz canned Vegetables* 2 roll Toilet Paper* Extra Toothbrush* Toothpaste ALSO: Special Diet Foods if needed To Do: Have home fire drill	Aspirin or Acetominophin Compresses Roller Gauze First Aid Tape Adhesive Bandages ALSO: Extra hearing aid batteries if needed To Do: Check into Day Care or School Disaster Plans if you have children	1 gallon Water* 16 oz Ready-To-Eat Soup* 16 oz canned Fruit* 16 oz canned Vegetables* 1 gal Water per Pet ALSO: Extra plastic baby bottles, formula and diapers if needed To Do: Establish an Emergency Contact	Scissors Tweezers Antiseptic Thermometer Liquid Hand Soap Disposable hand wipes Sewing Kit ALSO: Extra glasses, saline solution, contact lenses and lens case if needed To Do: Place extra shoes and flashlight under beds for emergency use at night

*Week 9, From Grocery Store*	*Week 10, From Hardware Store*	*Week 11, From Grocery Store*	*Week 12, From First Aid Supply Store*
1 gallon Water* 16 oz Ready-To-Eat Soup* Liquid Dish Soap Plain Liquid Bleach 1 box Heavy Garbage Bags 1 gal Water per Pet ALSO: Extra Pet food, Diapers, Baby food To Do: Place "family photos" in a secure place	Waterproof portable plastic container with lid for important papers Portable AM/FM radio with batteries ALSO: Blankets or sleeping bags for each family member To Do: Photocopy important documents Store securely	32 oz canned Juice* Large plastic food bags 1 box energy snacks 3 roll paper towels ALSO: Sunscreen To Do: Store a roll of quarters and dimes for phone calls Locate nearest payphone	Anti-diarrhea medicine Rubbing alcohol 2 pr latex gloves Ipecac syrup and activated charcoal children's vitamins ALSO: Denture care items if needed To Do: Locate utility shut offs and show the family

*Week 13, From Hardware Store*	*Week 14, From Grocery Store*	*Week 15, From Hardware Store*	*Week 16, From Grocery Store*
Whistle ABC Fire Extinguisher Pliers Vise-Grips To Do: Take First Aid and CPR classes	16 oz canned Fruit* 8 oz canned Meat* 16 oz canned Vegetables* 1 pk Paper Plates 1 pk Plastic Utensils 1 pk Paper Cups Adult Vitamins To Do: Plan to check on neighbors	Extra Flashlight with batteries 1 roll Masking Tape Hammer Assorted Nails "L" brackets for securing furniture Wood Screws To Do: Check roof turbines and prepare covers or plan for storage Secure Water Heater and other appliances and furniture against movement	8 oz canned Meat* 16 oz canned Vegetables* Heavy Garbage Bags Kleenex Quick energy snacks To Do: Find neighborhood safety organizations Join them

*Week 17, From Grocery Store*	*Week 18, From Hardware Store*	*Week 19, From Grocery Store*	*Week 20, From Hardware Store*
1 box Graham Crackers Assorted plastic containers with lids Assorted safety pins Dry cereal To Do: Arrange for friend or neighbor to care for children when needed	Latches or fasteners for cupboards Double sided tape and velcro fasteners To Do: Pack a "go-pack" in case of evacuation Finish securing cabinets, furniture and appliances	Heavy garbage bags Quick energy snacks To Do: Have home disaster drill	Camping or utility knife Extra radio with batteries ALSO: Purchase emergency escape ladder for second floor bedrooms if needed To Do: Learn workplace disaster plans

*Week 21, From Hardware Store*	*Week 22, From Grocery Store*	*Week 23, From Hardware Store*	*Week 24, From Grocery Store*
Heavy work gloves Disposable dust masks Screwdrivers Safety goggles	Extra manual can opener 3 roll Paper towels	Camping lantern with extra fuel or batteries Extra flashlights with batteries	Large plastic food containers Plastic food wrap Aluminum Foil

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