Monthly 72 Hour Kit

72 Hour Kit Supplies for  December

1. Matches in a waterproof container
2. Special needs (for baby, extra glasses, medications): If you use disposable diapers, consider adding cloth diapers just in case.  See link below for suggested baby items.
3. Rain poncho – 1 per person
4. Hand warmer packs  - at least 1 per person
5. Emergency blankets – 1 per person
6. Clothing – Each person will need to rotate clothing for warm and cold:  several pairs of socks and undergarments; long sleeve or short sleeve shirt; snow or sun hat; gloves; long pants. Keep a pair of sturdy shoes and a coat or jacket near your 72 hour kit if these are items you regularly use.
7. Ongoing supplies  (see below)

This link has a list of suggested baby items for your 72 hour kit:  

http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net

Ongoing Supplies

- Money: Save $2 per person. Keep money in small bills.

- Water: Store 1 gallon or more of water per person. Reuse clean juice/soda containers or purchase bottled water.

- Non-perishable/ no cook food:  Purchase 2 items per person per week.

72 Hour Kit Supplies for November

1. Flashlight / extra batteries
2. Map of Columbus
3. Radio/NOAA or weather radio * (extra batteries if needed)
4. Charger for phone powered by crank or solar power *  or car charger
5. Pocket knife
6. Bag to store items
7. Ongoing supplies (see below)

*A NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ) radio broadcasts continuous weather information. Some are sold with phone chargers and flashlights powered by solar energy and hand cranks.

This is the NOAA radio I own Ambient Weather WR-111A. Cheaper models are available. 

HY-88E Emergency Dynamo


Due to Hurricane Sandy, most weather radios are out of stock on most major online retailers. You may need to wait until next month to purchase this. I think this shows the importance and value of these radios. 

For information about weather and NOAA radios:

National Weather Service

franklincountyohio.gov

Ongoing Supplies

- Money: Save $2 per person per month. Keep money in small bills.

- Water: Store 1 gallon or more of water per person. Reuse clean juice/soda containers or purchase bottled water.
 

- Non-perishable/ no cook food:  Purchase 2 items per person per week.