72 Hour Kits in A Can
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Contributed by: Stacey In Clovis, CA, USA mrsdoctor@scccd.org

Caution:   Do Not put liquids or minty food inside the can.  Over a short period of time, the liquids leak onto the other foods
and the mints or gum flavor everything.  Minty peanut butter crackers really don't taste good.  Trust me!

Following the menu is information I shared with our Branch when I was RS President.   The cost of $7.25 was for October 1997--four years ago.  Shopping around is crucial to lower prices.  It's a pain for whoever is in charge, but really helps everyone out!  I shopped at Wal-Mart (we didn't have a Costco in Dodge City, but when I was in Utah and we made the kits, Costco was a great place to shop).  I visited several grocery stores and was amazed at the differences in price.  By comparison shopping we easily saved $2 or more per can.

Happy canning!

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The 72-Hour Home Emergency Kit

Do you have a 72-Hour Kit for every member of your household?  Are you prepared in the event of an emergency?  Dodge City sits on an earthquake fault.  Do you know what to do in the event of an earthquake?  Do you know what to do in the event of a tornado?  Do you know what to do in the event of flooding in this area?  Are you aware that in recent "natural" disasters, it has generally taken 3 days--72 hours for power, water, gas, etc., to be restored?

Homemaking Meeting Tuesday, October 14th will enable you to acquire a 72-hour kit for every member of your household.  Using the portable canner and the #10 cans, we will package the food items.  These concise, compact, efficient cans cost $7.25 each and contain the following:

Also included in each can are the following:
    4 Styrofoam Cups
    2 spoons

DAY 1
Breakfast............... 1 Granola bar, 1 Hot cocoa
Lunch................... 1 Beef jerky, 1 Powdered Cider drink
Dinner.................. Vienna Sausage (or you could use beans or other small canned protein), Canned Fruit Cup
Snack................... 3 pieces candy
    3 sticks gum
    1 Raisins
DAY 2
 Breakfast............... 1 Granola Bar
    1 Powdered Cider Drink
 Lunch................... 1 Beef Jerky
    1 Fruit Roll-Up
 Dinner.................. 1 Pkg Powdered Soup
    1 Pkg Peanut Butter Crackers
 Snack................... 3 pieces candy
    3 sticks gum
    1 Raisins
DAY 3
 Breakfast............... 1 Granola Bar
    1 Apple Juice
 Lunch................... 1 Pkg soup
    1 Peanut Butter Crackers
 Dinner.................. 1 Granola Bar
    1 Fruit Snack
 Snack................... 3 pieces candy
    4 sticks gum

You will need a can opener and 1 gallon or a 2 liter bottle of water to go with the can.   We placed the candy and gum in a good zip-loc bag with the can opener and water.

This is a very convenient and easy way to store the minimum of food

Most families prefer to store emergency supplies in a location that would be relatively safe from an earthquake or flooding, yet easily accessible if evacuation were necessary.   Items can be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, footlocker, or individual backpacks.  You should add to the food listed above, especially any special medications or foods needed for your health.  What follows is an additional listing of suggested supplies needed during times of disaster and distress.

EMERGENCY NEEDS:

  Instruction manual on emergency preparedness
  Battery-powered radio
  First-aid kit and manual
  Sleeping bags and blankets (wool and thermal)
  Can opener
  Waterproof/windproof matches
  Non-perishable food
  Flashlight
  Water storage (1 gallon per person per day)
  Water purification tablets
  Utility knife
  Emergency candle
  Extra eyeglasses
  Essential medications
  Portable radio with spare batteries
  Pipe wrench and adjustable wrench for turning off gas and water mains
  Work gloves and heavy shoes to assist with rescue work
  Extra clothing

SANITATION KIT:

  Plastic bucket with tightly fitted lid
  Plastic bags and ties
  Disinfectant
  Improvised toilet seat
  Paper cups and plates
  Personal toiletries
  Toilet paper
  Kleenex
  Tin foil
  Paper towels
  Personal hygienic needs
  Plastic utensils
  Soap

STRESS FACTORS:
  For children:   Puzzles, crayons, coloring books, etc.
  For adults:   Books, magazines, games, needle work, etc.

Getting Started on a 72-Hour Kit

As we begin preparations for our 72-Hour Kits, a primary consideration is what type of container should be used in which to keep all of the necessary supplies.  You may select a container and then see what can be put into it, or determine what your needs are and then find a container or two that will hold everything.  Whatever method you like, there are several factors which must be considered:

Family size and make-up:   Is there only a husband and wife?  Are there children, and if so, can each child handle his/her own container?

Family or individual needs:   Are there young babies that require special food or sanitation items that may take up more space than the older children's things?   Are there special medication needs?
 
Transportation:   Once the kit is filled and ready for action, do you have the ability to transport the kit to its destination, whether it has to be carried by hand or by vehicle?

A basic 72-hour kit will need to be individualized according to your particular situation.   Please keep in mind that your kit should be made up of BASIC survival items.   There are many items which could be added to make things more comfortable, but they may take up valuable space needed for essential items.  Be careful as you choose the contents of the kit.

The container you use is very important.  Having a container that is well organized makes for easy access of any item during a frantic moment.  Periodic inventory is also easily accomplished when the contents of a kit are laid out in an orderly fashion.   Don't forget size considerations.  A container that is left behind because it is too large isn't of much value!

Suggested containers:
  A backpack or duffle bag is ideal for size and organizational requirements
(generally 1 per person).
  Plastic ice chests.
  Garbage containers.
  Suitcases, chests, foot lockers, etc.

With all, keep in mind waterproof qualities, sturdiness, ease for children to carry.   Once you have found the container or containers most suitable for your needs, you can have fun organizing and fitting your kit together.

General items to be included in a kit:
  Food:   (amounts and kinds depend on age, health, likes/dislikes, etc.
  Water:   also water purification tablets or liquid.
  Shelter:   blanket, sleeping bag, plastic, rope, tent, etc.
  Cooking Equipment:   can opener, heat source, cups, utensils.
  Fuel and Light:   flashlight, batteries, matches, candles, flares, etc.
  Equipment:   radio, shovel, knife, trash bags, hatchet, saw, etc.
  Hygiene items:   Consecrated oil, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, washcloths, sanitary napkins, diapers, soap, tissues, other personal needs.
   Medications:   These need to be rotated periodically, but it is important to have necessary medications handy in case of emergency.
  Clothing:   one complete set per person (shoes, socks, underwear, trousers, shirt, etc.)
  Fun items:   books, candy, games, toys.
  Personal items:   Scriptures, keys, money, credit cards, pictures, legal documents, tools, etc.

Once your kit is prepared, store it in a place where everybody in the family knows where it is and how to get to it.  Keep food and clothing items rotated so they will be good if needed.  Make sure water is stored so it will not leak.

Contributed by: Rose
KruegFam@aol.com

You use the dry pack canner and put crackers, peanut butter, Lipton soup mix, candy, hot chocolate mix, jerky, instant oatmeal,
etc. That sort of thing, enough for 9 meals, all basic foods. Medicine whatever you like, cash. Fill 2 2 liter bottles of water and tape to the can and a can opener! Or place in a back pack for each person. One lesson we recently learned was if you put mint gum in your can put it in a zip lock baggie or everything will taste like mint!

Contributed by: Cyndi Cyn1962@aol.com

We had the big long tables set up with all of the ingredients and we just went down like an assembly line filing them up. We used the #10 cans that you get at the Bishop's Storehouse and we had the canner there to put the lid on and close it up. On the outside we had a typed paper with the things that were inside.

Contributed by: mcgarcia@yucca.netThis will fit into a 1/2 Gallon milk carton or a #10 can. I taped this list to each can.  It doesn't seem like much, but when this is all you have it is nice to have it.

72 hour kit

Day 1
Breakfast
1 Granola Bar
Hot chocolate
Lunch
1 Beef jerky
Apple cider drink
Dinner
1 Can Beans & Franks
3 Crackers
Snack
6 pieces candy
3 sticks gum

Day 2
Breakfast
Hot Chocolate
1/2 Pkg. Trail Mix
Lunch
1 Beef jerky
1 Fruit Snack
Apple Cider drink
Dinner
1 pkg. Soup
3 Crackers
Snack
6 pieces candy
3 sticks gum

Day 3
Breakfast
1 Can Apple juice
1/2 Pkg. trail mix
Lunch
1 Pkg. Soup
Dinner
1 Granola Bar
1 Fruit Snack
Snack
6 Pieces Candy
4 sticks gum

Notes:
1. Rotate-Date
2. Need 2 liters of water for kit.

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