Grid Down? Here’s How to Help Keep Your Family Safe and Fed for 72 Hours
Grid Down? Here’s How to Help Keep Your Family Safe and Fed for 72 Hours
When the power goes out, you don’t know if it’s going to be for a few minutes — or a few days. That’s why being prepared for the first 72 hours is one of the smartest things you can do for your family.
In this post, we’ll walk you through the absolute essentials to help you stay safe, warm, fed, and calm until power is restored or help arrives.
Your 72-Hour Survival Essentials:
- Water: 1 gallon per person per day (minimum)
- Food: Non-perishable meals, canned goods, energy bars
- Manual Can Opener
- Light: LED lanterns, flashlights, and extra batteries
- Warmth: Blankets, jackets, emergency sleeping bags
- First Aid: Comprehensive kit with trauma supplies
- Hygiene: Wipes, toilet paper, hand sanitizer
- Communication: Hand-crank or solar NOAA radio
- Power: Phone power bank or solar charger
- Cash: Small bills in case ATMs and cards fail
- Important Docs: Copies of ID, contacts, and plans
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