72-hour emergency kit
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Start with at least three days of safe water, ready-to-eat food, essential medicines, lighting and communication supplies. Include one gallon of water per person per day as a starting point, and account for pets, heat, medical needs and accessibility.
Take it with you. Verify locally.
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In immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Current instructions for your location take priority.
Do now.
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Inventory what you own
Gather usable supplies before buying duplicates.
- 02
Cover essentials
Choose safe water, shelf-stable food, a can opener, light, radio, batteries and phone charging.
- 03
Personalize
Add medication arrangements, eyeglasses, infant needs, pet supplies, hygiene and accessible equipment.
- 04
Maintain the kit
Label dates, rotate food and water as instructed and check supplies routinely.
Next steps.
Build longer-duration supplies as space and budget allow. Keep an evacuation bag separate enough to carry.
Watch for.
A standard checklist is only a starting point; three days may not cover a prolonged disruption.
Sources & context.
Original Osprey Zero summary of the references below. U.S.-based guidance unless noted; check authorities where you are. This page is not a live alert.
Updated 2026-10-02. Recheck official instructions during an active event.