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The 72-Hour Kit. Three days of self-reliance.
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The 72-Hour Kit
Three days of self-reliance
A prepared bag holding three days of essentials for an emergency.
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In a disaster, help takes about 72 hours to arrive. A kit bridges the gap: 3 litres of water per person per day, a torch, a first-aid box, copies of identity documents, cash, and a charged phone. The kit is not for the disaster. It is for the wait after.
- Store it somewhere easy to grab. A bag by the door works. Check it every six months.
- NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) publishes a checklist. It is free and available online.
SourceNDMA disaster preparedness guidelines
FEMA emergency kit recommendations
FEMA emergency kit recommendations
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