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72-Hour Home Checklist

The Smart Prepper · October 2026 · v1

  • 1 gallon water/person/day × 3
  • 3-day shelf-stable food
  • Manual can opener
  • Flashlight + batteries
  • Power bank + cables
  • Weather radio
  • Printed contact card
  • First-aid kit
  • 7-day medication backup
  • ID/insurance copies

This checklist is planning guidance, not emergency advice. Sources: Ready.gov, CDC, USDA. In an emergency, call 911.