Kit Checklists

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72-Hour Kit

Sturdy, comfortable backpack
About 1 liter of clean water + a water filter
3 days of no-cook food (e.g. emergency ration bars) + a few treats
Mylar blankets, dry socks, beanie, rain poncho
Headlamp + spare batteries
Weather radio (crank/solar/battery)
Whistle and a charged power bank
First aid kit + a few days of prescription meds
Copies of ID/insurance in a zip-lock bag
Cash in small bills
Multi-tool, duct tape, lighter, waterproof matches
Sanitizer, toilet paper, garbage bags
Paper map with 2 evacuation routes
Phone numbers written on paper

Car Kit

Water and non-perishable snacks
Blanket or mylar blankets
Flashlight or headlamp + batteries
Phone charging cable / power bank
First aid kit
Jumper cables or a jump starter
Basic tools, duct tape, gloves
Reflective triangle or flares
Ice scraper / small shovel (in winter)
Paper map
Spare warm clothes and rain gear

Power Outage

Headlamps and flashlights in a known spot
Spare batteries (check sizes)
Weather radio
Charged power banks
Battery-powered CO alarm
Cooler and ice plan for food
Manual can opener
Extra water stored
Warm layers and blankets
Generator ONLY outdoors, away from windows
List of medical needs that rely on power