How to Prepare a 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit

Experts recommend preparing supplies to survive at least 3 days without outside help.

Essential Supplies

Water

• Minimum: 3 liters per person per day
• For 3 days: about 9–10 liters per person

Food
Choose non-perishable items:

• Canned food
• Energy bars
• Dry fruit
• Peanut butter
• Instant noodles
• Crackers
• Powdered milk

Include a manual can opener.

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Medical and Health

• First aid kit
• Pain relievers
• Antiseptic
• Bandages
• Prescription medicines (at least 1 week supply)
• Basic medical gloves

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Lighting and Power

• Flashlight
• Extra batteries
• Power banks
• Battery or crank radio
• Portable solar charger (optional but useful)

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Clothing and Shelter

• Warm clothes
• Rain poncho
• Blanket or thermal blanket
• Extra socks

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Documents and Money

Keep copies of:

• ID card
• Passport
• Insurance documents
• Bank information
• Emergency contact numbers

Carry cash because:

• ATMs
• card systems
• online payments

may stop working.

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Useful Tools

• Multi-tool or knife
• Duct tape
• Rope
• Lighter or matches
• Whistle (for signaling)