Homeland Security raises 72 hr kit to ten days

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72 Hour Kit is essential for any emergency. 
Your 72 Hour Kit could mean the difference between life and death. 
It would be wise to consider a 72 hour kit that you could live on for 7-10 days. 

The following was posted today by Homeland Security Terrorism Warnings.
This is the first time I have seen a 72 hour kit described to hold 7-10 days of food. Slowly the recommended days of survival are rising from three days, ten days, three months, six months, a year, etc. Annie

There are many types of disasters and emergencies: floods, fires, earthquakes,hurricanes and tornadoes. in many cases, a 72 hour kit could mean the difference between life and death. It is estimated that after a major disaster, it may take up to three days for relief workers to reach some areas. It would be wise to consider a 72 hour kit that you could live on for 7-10 days. In such a case, If you live in a disaster prone area a 72-hour kit is the minimum you should have available. Plan your 72 hour kit according to your familys’ size.
72 Hour Kit

*** 72 Hour Kit Info You Need To Know ***
1) Your 72 hour kit should be in a portable container located near an exit of your house or better, sheltered in your backyard.
2) Each family member should have their own 72 hour kit with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.
3) Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items damageable by smoke or water in plastic to protect them.
4) Keep a light source in the top of your 72 hour kit, so you can find it quickly in the dark.
5) Personalize your 72 hour kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member.
6) Inspect your 72 hour kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water every six months. Don’t forget to check your medications. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.
7) Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs when building your 72 hour kit. For example: for babies, store diapers, washcloth, ointment, bottles and pacifiers, and other special supplies.

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	http://www.nationalterroralert.com/72hourkit/ 72 Hour Kit is essential for any emergency. Your 72 Hour Kit could mean the difference between life and death. It would be wise to consider a 72 hour kit that you could live on for 7-10 days. The following was posted today by Homeland Security Terrorism Warnings. This is the first time I have seen a 72 hour kit described to hold 7-10 days of food. Slowly the recommended days of survival are rising from three days, ten days, three months, six months, a year, etc. Annie There are many types of disasters and emergencies: floods, fires, earthquakes,hurricanes and tornadoes. in many cases, a 72 hour kit could mean the difference between life and death. It is estimated that after a major disaster, it may take up to three days for relief workers to reach some areas. It would be wise to consider a 72 hour kit that you could live on for 7-10 days. In such a case, If you live in a disaster prone area a 72-hour kit is the minimum you should have available. Plan your 72 hour kit according to your familys’ size. 72 Hour Kit * 72 Hour Kit Info You Need To Know * 1) Your 72 hour kit should be in a portable container located near an exit of your house or better, sheltered in your backyard. 2) Each family member should have their own 72 hour kit with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits. 3) Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items damageable by smoke or water in plastic to protect them. 4) Keep a light source in the top of your 72 hour kit, so you can find it quickly in the dark. 5) Personalize your 72 hour kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member. 6) Inspect your 72 hour kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water every six months. Don’t forget to check your medications. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water. 7) Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs when building your 72 hour kit. For example: for babies, store diapers, washcloth, ointment, bottles and pacifiers, and other special supplies.

Gexydaf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Location: Washington Joined: April 26 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 252	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gexydaf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 26 2008 at 11:54pm
	Hey, this is good. :D

hachiban08 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Moderator Joined: December 06 2007 Location: California, USA Status: Offline Points: 15627	Post Options Post Reply Quote hachiban08 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 10 2008 at 11:52am
	This is quite a useful post and i might be able to adapt it for a college student's emergency survival kit plus the one the school provides us in an emergency.
	Be prepared! It may be time....^_^v

Dr.Who Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Adviser Group Joined: January 08 2009 Status: Offline Points: 392	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dr.Who Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 22 2009 at 12:44pm
	I was wondering if they intended the 72 hour kit to be a go kit or a kit for sipping. From the description it looks like it was a go kit. The implications of that are that they expect that if people are on the move they will not get settled down for up to ten days.