Some people may wish to take one more step in their disaster or emergency preparedness. It is especially useful for people who live in areas subject to wildfires, hurricanes or other disasters that may necessitate a quick evacuation of your home. As the name implies, a 72-hour kit contains the basic essentials to survive for 72 hours. It can be packed in a large duffel bag, backpack, plastic storage box, trashcan, or 5-gallon buckets. It is kept in a convenient place so that it can be grabbed as you head out the door.
Some people also keep a smaller version in the trunk of their car.
There are many different ideas of what should be included in a 72-hour kit. Everybody's kit will be different. The categories of equipment in a 72-hour Kit are similar to those of your basic home disaster kit, only smaller. The kit should be multiplied to provide for each person in your household. One final note, you will notice that a lot of the items in a 72-hour kit are the same as for your home disaster kit.