But not everyone is this lucky. Sometimes, whole communities are affected at the same time. This same tiny farming village back in 1978 had to be immediately evacuated for several days because of derailed and leaking butane cars. Seventy-two hour kits would have been really handy then as well. It's not necessary that you live in a tornado or hurricane alley to need a 72 hour kit.
Every family needs one for the unexpected.
A 72 hour kit should contain all the essential things your family would need to take you through 3 days of being on your own. There s a reason behind the length of time the kit's contents should last. It generally takes the disaster relief agencies at least 3 days to move in and set up before offering assistance. Generally speaking, you're on your own during this time. Depending on how bad the situation is, it could even be longer.