72-Hour Emergency & Food Kits

Every family should have an Emergency 72 Hour Kit. This kit will have everything you need for the first 72 hours after an emergency including items such as food, water, shelter, lighting, first aid supplies, sanitation items, stress reducers, and various other items.

Click to download a sample Emergency Family 72 Hour Kit.

72-Hour Food Kit

• Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
• Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.
• Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
• Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.

• Choose foods your family will eat.

  • Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
  • Protein or fruit bars
  • Dry cereal or granola
  • Peanut butter
  • Dried fruit
  • Nuts
  • Crackers
  • Canned juices
  • Non-perishable pasteurized milk
  • High energy foods
  • Vitamins
  • Food for infants
  • Comfort/stress foods

Click to download a sample menu and list of foods.