Disaster Preparedness Kits
Prices listed current as of March 2012 and should be used only as a guide - not garanteed.
BM - Bi-Mart
FM - Fred Meyers
All others listed
Items should be stored in well protected water proof pouch(es)/buckets, in an accesible area like a shed or garage (in the house is not recommended do to our area's potential for easthquakes)
Grab and Go kits are good to keep at the base of a window, where you can grab them on your way out in an emergency. Good habit to keep a pair of slip on shoes and a flashlight under your bed too.
2 person 72hr Kit
Basic kit (Expanded Kit Listed Below)
Water-6 gallons (BM--$.99)
Food-12 energy bars, 12 granola bars, nuts, jerky, 6 MRE’s (BM--$39.99)
Battery powered or hand crank radio with a NOAA weather band-1
(FM--$29.99)
LED flash light-2 (FM--$7.99 for a pack of 3)
Batteries for flash light and radio-2 for each unit (FM--$3.69)
First aid kit-1 well stocked (FM-- $10.98)
Whistle-2 (BM--$3.49)
Dust mask-12 (BM--$10.49)
Hand wipes-1 box (FM--$2.49)
Crescent wrench to shut off utilities-1 large (FM--$9.99)
Laminated map of the area-1 (BM---$6.29)
Cell phone-1
Cell phone charger, car plug in type-1
Medication-as needed
Eye glasses-1 pr per person as needed
Change of clothes per person-1 pr heavy socks, 1 pr underwear, 1 pr
long johns, 1 pr sweat pants,1 pr sweat shirt, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1
pr warm gloves, 1 stocking hat, 1 pr sturdy shoes.
Back pack to hold all the items-1
Matches, water proof, strike anywhere, high wind in container-2 packs
(BM---$2.49)
Leather gloves-2 pr (FM---$3.99 pr)
Important papers sealed in a plastic bag-1 copy of each, i.e.
insurance papers, Id, bank account numbers, exc…….
Expanded 72 Hour Kit
Food-6 breakfast,6 lunch,6 dinners/mountain freeze dried, 6 canned
fruit, 12 tea bags----or 18 MRE’s and delete the stove, propane, and
backpack cooking kit (BM---$79.98 for 2 boxes containing 72hr freeze
dried food)
Tea (BM---$1.99)
Stove, 1 burner camp stove (BM---$7.99)
Sterno for stove (BM---$5.99)
Plastic sheeting, medium to heavy thickness-1 role
Duct tape-1 large role (FM---$4.49)
Tarp, 6x8-3 (BM---$3.99)
Rope, ¼ inch cord-200ft (FM---$8.96)
Toilet folding type (BM---$14.99)
Trash bags-1 box (BM---$2.69)
Saw dust-1 bag (FM---$4.99)
Shovel, folding army type-1
Rubber gloves-1 box (BM---$6.99)
Zip ties-100 (BM---9.99)
Toilet paper-2 roles
Coolers enough to hold all equipment (BM---$29.89 each)
Steel wool-1 small box (FM---$2.29)
Cash-$100 in small bills
First aid book-1
Bleach, non scented- ½ gal (do not use color safe or bleach with
additives) (BM---$1.39)
Eye drops- 1 jar (FM---$0.99)
Sleeping bags-2 (Big5---$19.99)
Pup tent-1 (Big5---$39.99)
Can opener-1 (BM---$2.49)
Feminine supplies as needed
Tooth brush-2 (FM---$1.00)
Tooth paste, travel size-1 (FM---$1.00)
Hand sanitizer-1
Hair brush-1 (FM---$2.99)
Paper towels-1 role (BM---$0.99)
Coffee cups, none breakable-2
Camp mess kit-2 (Big5---$8.99)
Back pack cooking kit, i.e. pot, pan, spoon, spatula, coffee pot
Candle-4 (BM---$3.99)
Candle holder-2
Zip locks bags-10
Paper & pencil-1 pad, 2 pencils, 1 small pencil sharpener
Rain poncho-2 (FM---$1.99)
Leathermans multi tool-1 (Big5---$7.00)
Books, games, puzzle books, cards, coloring books, crayons- as needed
Fire extinguisher, ABC-1 (FM---$15.99)
Jackets-2
Special Items to Consider Adding to Your Kit
Baby food
Baby formula
Baby bottles
Powdered milk
Diapers
Moist towel lets
Baby powder
Diaper rash ointment
Baby clothes
Baby powder
Pet Kit
Food - Enough for each day preping for
Water-1 gallon water per pet per day
Food bowl-1 per pet
Water bowl-1 per pet
Leash-1 per pet
Pet carrier-1 per pet
Additional Items
Hammer-1 (FM---$6.99)
Saw-1 (FM---$11.99)
Crow bar-1 medium (FM---$6.99)
Hatchet-1 (BM---$8.99)
Newspaper-1 Sunday size without the ads
Fire starter-6 sticks
Propane lantern-1 (BM---$18.97)
Propane bottle for lantern-1 (BM---$2.99)
Items to Keep in Your Vehicle
Jumper cables-1 (FM---$19.99)
LED flashlight-1
Am/fm radio-1 (FM---$29.99)
Batteries for flashlight and radio
First aid kit-1 (FM---$10.98)
Medication-as needed
Food-nuts, energy bars, exc…
Water-1 gallon (BM---$0.99)
Cat litter-1 small bag (BM---$2.59)
Shovel fold up army type-1
Ice scaper-1 (FM---$1.29)
Sleeping bag-1(can be replaced with 3 blankets) (Big5---$19.99)
Full change of clothes, including hat, gloves, jacket, and sturdy boots
Cell phone
Cell phone charger, cigarette liter plug in type
Flares or reflective triangle (FM---$14.99)
Laminated map of the area-1 (BM---$6.26)
Eye glasses-1 pr per person as needed
Cash-$40-60 in small bills
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