Emergency Supplies / Kits


[ 72 Hour Needs | Sanitation Needs | Other Emergency Needs | First Aid Kit | Car Survival Kit | Other Considerations | ]


The following is from the
Colorado Office of Emergency Management
15075 South Golden Road
Golden, Colo. 80401-3979
303-273-1622

Since the web link to the OEM 72 Hour Family Emergency Kit is a DEAD link as of 2/9/03, this page has been created to insure as many people get this information as possible.

Please understand that if you find anything else that you need that is not included here, add it to your list/kit. Which is another way of saying "this is a good starting point but is NOT all inclusive". Your safety and well being is up to you. These are simply some good ideas to get you started.

72 Hour Emergency Needs.

The 72 Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to a week. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffle bag, footlocker or individual pack.

Suggested non-perishable food items: Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried & dehydrated goods.

Sanitation Kit

Other Emergency Needs

First Aid Kit

Car Survival Kit

Other Considerations

The following is a list of items you will want to prepare with/for.

Preparedness is EVERYONE'S responsibility, not just government agencies but all sectors of society. People MUST be ready to act for themselves.