When natural disasters, severe storms, or extended utility blackouts strike, having an organized survival cache provides immediate security for your family. This free printable emergency preparedness and 72-hour kit checklist organizes critical survival supplies across essential categories: Water & Hydration, Non-Perishable Food, First Aid & Medicine, Tools & Lighting, and Warmth & Sanitation. Use the live preview below to inspect the worksheet before downloading your high-contrast print PDF.
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What This Emergency Checklist Covers
- Water & Food Rations: Calculate 1 gallon of water per person per day and track non-perishable 72-hour canned food stores.
- First Aid & Sanitation Essentials: Check off sterile dressings, antiseptics, trauma shears, prescription buffers, and hygiene supplies.
- Tools, Power & Communication: Ensure battery/crank NOAA radios, high-lumen flashlights, extra batteries, power banks, and multi-tools are accounted for.
- Warmth, Shelter & Documents: Log emergency mylar blankets, waterproof matches, emergency whistles, cash reserves, and vital document copies.
How to Maintain a 72-Hour Survival Kit
- Store all supplies in airtight, water-resistant plastic bins or a heavy-duty portable go-bag placed in an accessible closet.
- Rotate stored food, bottled water, and prescription medicine stocks twice a year (such as during daylight saving time changes).
- Pair this checklist with our Emergency Contact & Medical Info Sheet to keep critical family phone numbers and doctors' lines in your kit.