72 Hour Kits

Your kit can make a disaster run more smoothly and be less traumatic. Most kits focus on the basics of food, water, clothing and shelter or warmth. But with children survival depends on the sanity of both your children and you.

The most important part of making your 72 hour kits is not that you (the parent) hurry and put them together. It is very important for your child to help with this process. Include them in purchasing items, planning food, and packing their kits.

http://whathappensnow.com/files/disasterkit1.pdf

This is one of the best 72 hour kit lists that I've seen yet. I love that this form also can be saved and filled out with each update.

I would recommend adding to your kit:

• Extra pair of glasses
• Keys - house, shed, and car (have them in an outside pocket for easy access, especially if your prone to lossing regular set)
• Duct tape
• Head lamps (you’ll need hands free for dealing with kids)
• Work gloves for ALL family members
• Written copy of address book (important ones at least, comprehensive list can go into evacuation box)
• Information - a full copy of your family plan and vital information should be included. These links have everything you need to accomplish this. http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/Earthquake/go-kit_passport.pdf?ga=t – go kit passport English http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/spanish/passport_sp_version_web.pdf - go kit passport in Spanish

Here are some other great places to look for more information on 72 hour kits for children and families.

http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2011/03/21/72-hour-kits-revisited-part-1-of-2/good list of supplies

http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2011/03/24/72-hour-kits-revisited-part-2-of-2/ includes a list of food possibilities for your kit that includes gluten-free and vegan and a really great meal planner worksheet
http://www.howdoesshe.com/72-hour-kits-for-kids Rotation ideas, pictures, and lists