72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist

72-Hour Kit for at Home

Essentials:

Food (non-perishable, enough for 72 hours)
Water (four litres per person per day)
First aid kit and manual
Flashlight and batteries
Radio (battery-powered or crank) and extra batteries
Candles and waterproof matches or a lighter
Extra car keys
Cash

Personal Items:

Important documents and identification
Clothing (including for cold/wet weather)
Blankets or sleeping bags
Personal hygiene items
Medication (especially a one-week supply of prescriptions)
Whistle
Playing cards (or small games for morale)

Additional Recommendations:

Cooking and eating utensils
A copy of your home emergency plan
Supplies for pets (see separate pet checklist below)
Basic tools

Pet Emergency Kit Checklist

Food for 72 hours (include bowls and a can opener if needed)
Water for 72 hours
Blanket and/or towel
Leash, muzzle, harness
Litter pan, litter, and bags for waste disposal
Pet carrier
Medical records
Veterinarian contact information
Medications and a pet first aid kit
Identification tags and/or microchip number

Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist

Flashlight (preferably a crank type)
Small first aid kit
Reflective safety triangle or flares
Snow brush and ice scraper
Traction aid (such as a bag of sand or kitty litter)
Small shovel
Booster cables
Extra windshield washer fluid
Small toolkit
Extra vehicle fuses
Blanket
Water
Non-perishable snacks