72 Hour Kits
Leaving Home in an Emergency
It is not always safe to stay at home. Certain emergencies, like natural gas leaks, may require us to leave our home in a hurry. Having a few essential supplies can be helpful until it is safe to return. Don’t forget to have important documents organized, protected, and ready to take with you.
72 Hour Kits
Each member of the family should have a bag packed in an easily accessible place with 3 days worth of clothing and essentials. A laundry basket or box can also work in lieu of bags. Evaluate the bags every 6 months to ensure that clothing fits and supplies remain updated. One suggestion is to inspect your 72 hour kit(s) between sessions on the Saturday of each general conference to maintain the 6 month schedule.
Click on the links below for a list of supplies recommended for a 72-hour kit.
- How to Build a 72 Hour Kit
- Build a kit - Ready.gov
Automobile Kits/Get Home Bags
Emergencies will not always strike while we are at home. Store a few essential supplies in a backpack (recommended) or box in your vehicle that can be used until you can get home safely. Keep the bag/box covered or out of sight as visible items may encourage vehicle break-ins. Click here to see a list of emergency items that can be kept in the car.
Safeguarding Important Documents
Important documents like birth certificates, deeds, and marriage certificates should be stored in a way that will ensure they survive a fire, flood, or other disaster. In addition, contact information for family members and insurance claims should be readily available on paper to take with you if you must evacuate your home. Click here to learn more about safeguarding important documents.
