Preparation List - April 26th-May 3rd

I have decided that it would be best to post the week's food storage/being prepared list on Sunday instead of Monday. This way, those who shop on Monday won't have to make another list. Being as May 1st lands on Thursday, I am going to wait for May Week 1 until next week. It might even things out a bit. Instead, I feel it's necessary to post the 72-Hour Kit lists. This is a great thing to work on this week, and hopefully most of these items are already available within our homes. You can pack your kits in backpacks, duffle bags, or whatever will make it easy to grab, carry, and go. Go through your items every 6 months, rotate your food, and make sure clothing still fits. Store in a place that will be easily accessible in case of emergency. I will also be posting (at a later date) a car emergency kit.


Emergency 72 Hour Kit
Cover all emergency needs – food, water, shelter, communications and warmth.

Day Pack
Whistle
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Radio (battery operated)
Poncho
12-hour lightstick
1 roll toilet paper
Pocket knife
Compass
Pocket first aid kit
Pencil & paper
Emergency blanket
Waterproof matches
Soap
Change of clothing
Extra socks

Food & Water
tuna fish, fruit cocktail
peanut butter, crackers
raisins, hard candy

Other
feminine hygiene needs
can opener
tube tent
sleeping bags
sanitation kit
camper’s trowel
tool kit
diapers & wipes
baby formula (if needed)
and a bottle


Sample 72 Hour Survival Food Kit
(will vary depending on personal tastes)

2 Hot Chocolate powder packets
2 cereal bars
4 granola bars
2 beef jerky
2 pkgs apple cider mix
2 fruit rolls
2 pkgs crackers
1 can pork & beans
4 soup base packets
12 pieces hard candy
1 spoon
Water – use a 2 liter soda pop bottle


One site I found created a menu for the sisters in their ward to be able to prepare their kits a little more easily. This is the list that they gave. You can adjust it to fit you family, but at least this is a start!


DAY ONE

BREAKFAST
1 oatmeal & 1 hot cocoa
LUNCH
1 granola bar, 1 beef jerky, 1 apple cider mix
DINNER
1 Ramen, 1 small can of fruit
SNACK
3 pieces of candy, 1 stick of gum

DAY TWO

BREAKFAST
1 oatmeal & 1 hot cocoa
LUNCH
1 Ramen, 1 small can of fruit
DINNER
1 Beef jerky, 1 fruit snack, 1 apple cider
SNACK
3 pieces of candy, 1 stick of gum

DAY THREE

BREAKFAST
1 oatmeal & 1 hot cocoa
LUNCH
1 Beef jerky, 1 fruit snack, 1 apple cider
DINNER
1 soup and 1 apple cider mix
SNACK
3 pieces of candy, 1 stick of gum