A 72-hour kit is a short-duration layer for disruptions or evacuation. It should be portable enough for your situation while still covering the essentials your household cannot safely go without.
72-hour categories
- Water and containers
- Ready-to-eat or easy-prep food
- First-aid supplies and necessary personal medications
- Flashlights/headlamps and spare power
- Phone charging and a way to receive emergency information
- Weather protection and spare clothing
- Hygiene and sanitation supplies
- Copies of important contacts/documents
- Infant, pet, disability or other household-specific supplies
Safety: official emergency guidance and your household's medical needs should take priority over a generic gear list.
See the food guide and power guide to size those parts of the kit.