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Emergency Home Kit Checklist

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This Emergency Home Kit checklist helps households assemble a 72-hour kit with water, food, medical supplies, tools, and important documents. It’s designed for families, seniors, pet owners, and anyone preparing for natural disasters or power outages. Follow these steps to build, store, and maintain a ready-to-go kit.

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  1. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for 72 hours — 1 gal/person/day; store sealed and labeled.
  2. Rotate and replace stored water every 6 months — Mark the fill date on containers and refresh regularly.
  3. Stock 72 hours of nonperishable, ready-to-eat food — Canned goods, energy bars, and special-diet items.
  4. Rotate and check food expiration dates quarterly — Use oldest items first and replace expired goods.
  5. Assemble a basic first aid kit — Bandages, antiseptic, tape, scissors, gloves, and instructions.
  6. Pack essential prescription meds and copies of prescriptions — Include a 7-day supply, dosing info, and storage notes.
  7. Charge and store a battery-powered flashlight with spare batteries — Keep batteries sealed separately in a zip bag.
  8. Include a battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA weather radio — Ensure it can receive local emergency broadcasts.
  9. Store extra batteries and at least one power bank for phones
  10. Keep a small supply of cash in small bills — ATMs and card systems may be down after disasters.
  11. Gather important documents in a waterproof folder — IDs, insurance, bank info, medical records, and deeds.
  12. Create digital backups of documents on encrypted cloud and USB — Store copies off-site and password-protect files.
  13. Prepare a labeled grab-and-go bag with essentials for 72 hours — Use a sturdy backpack and include a contents list.
  14. Include clothing, sturdy shoes, and basic hygiene items in the bag — One change of clothes per person and hygiene kit.
  15. Add a multipurpose tool, duct tape, and local paper maps to the bag — Include a whistle, flashlight, and extra phone cables.
  16. Store emergency contact list and family evacuation plan with the kit — Include meeting points and an out-of-area contact.
  17. Pack items for pets, infants, and elderly (food, meds, supplies) — Tailor quantities to specific needs and include ID tags.
  18. Keep the kit visible and accessible; update and practice annually — Check contents, replace expired items, and run a drill.
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