The charts on this page represent the monthly goals that one family set in their efforts to secure a 1-year supply of food and other necessities. Based on some of the entries, I am guessing the family to be Mormons. Beyond reformatting the text-file for HTML, I am leaving the file as I originally received it. If you see something that doesn't apply to you, by all means leave that item out of your budget.
Make a goal to always have the fuel tanks on ALL vehicles at least half full.
Find a place in your home that is easily accessible for storing the kit. You need to be able to grab it at a moment's notice to leave your home. Your first aid kit is also part of the 72 hour kit.
NOTE: your 72 hour kit is part of your general storage but your general
storage CANNOT be part of your 72 hour kit. When you need it there may not
time to gather it together for transport.
January
| Storage goal: | | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 24 cans of meat or fish per person | | 1 change of clothes, inc. boots and coats |
| 1 gallon bleach per person | | ax, shovel and bucket |
| can opener | | utility knife |
| garbage bags | | $20 cash |
| laundry detergent | | $5 in change for phone |
February
| Storage goal: | | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 100 pounds (total) pasta & flour per person | | 1 gallon water per person |
| hand grain mill | | scriptures |
| thread, needles, buttons, & zippers | | *personal documents |
| | $25 cash |
- * - genealogical records, wills, insurance, contracts, passports, birth certificates, patriarchal blessings etc.
March
| Storage goal: | | 72 hour kit |
|---|
| 50 cans soup, stew or chili per person | | 1 pound dried fruit or trail mix per person (can use fruit leather) |
| 5 pounds salt per person | | 1 package soda crackers per person (4 pkg. per box) |
| 20 pounds fat - oil or shortening per person | | 1 package graham crackers per person (4 pkg. per box) |
| Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, storage bags, etc. | | 2 liters tomato or orange juice per person |
| At least 5 gallons water per person - recommended is 14 gallons/person for
2weeks | | (Note: these items will be rotated every 6 months- see Sept.) |
April
| Storage goal: | | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 2 pounds yeast per person | | 4 granola bars per person |
| 2 pounds baking powder per person | | 2 sticks beef jerky per person |
| 1 pound soda per person | | 1 package chewing gum per person |
| 1 gallon vinegar per person | | Hard candies or lollipops - at least 12 per person |
| 10 cans evaporated milk per person | | (Note: these items will be rotated every 6 months - see Oct.) |
| 20 pounds peanut butter per person | | |
| spices, condiments and vanilla | | |
May
| Storage goal: | | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 100 pounds variety of cereal grains per person (rice, oatmeal, cornmeal, etc.) | | battery powered radio |
| 24 rolls toilet paper per person | | battery powered light |
| 2 rolls paper towels per person | | batteries |
| 24 packages flavored gelatin per person | | |
| garden seeds | | |
| 1 small bottle olive oil (for consecrating) | | |
| At least one month prescription ahead for all doctor prescribed
medication | | |
June
| Storage goal: | | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| First aid kit | | Container for holding kit:
large garbage cans with wheels
OR
a back pack for each family member is recommended |
July
| Storage goal: | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 50 pounds sugar or honey per person | Prepare blankets or sleeping bags to be accessible at a moment's notice. |
| 10 - #10 cans (35 pounds total) powdered milk per person | emergency blankets (the silver foil ones) |
| 2 toothbrushes per person | gather items to entertain your family and include in kit(UNO cards, coloring books and crayons, x-stitch kit, paper and pencils, etc) |
| toothpaste | camp stove or portable BBQ and fuel |
| mouthwash | mosquito repellant |
infant needs
(formula, baby food, diapers, Tylenol etc) | $25 cash |
August
| Storage goal: | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 100 quarts fruit and/or vegetables per person | 1 can tuna per person |
| 24 pints jam or jelly per person | 1/2 lb. dried milk per person |
| feminine needs | 2 packets hot chocolate mix per person (or 1 large can per family) |
| school supplies | 2 instant soup packets per person |
| pet supplies | (These items should be rotated every year.) |
| disposable plates, cups, bowls, & silverware |
| pet supplies - be sure to include dishes, leash, and extra water |
September
| Storage goal: | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 10 - #10 cans (35 pounds total) powdered milk per person | 1 pound dried fruit or trail mix per person (can use fruit leather) |
| 25 pounds canned or dried potatoes per person | 1 package crackers per person (4 pkg. per box) |
| 50 quarts fruit or tomato juice per person | 1 package graham crackers per person (4 pkg. per box) |
| 2 liters tomato or orange juice per person |
| (These items to be rotated every 6 months- see March.) |
October
| Storage goal: | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 50 cans soup, stew, or chili per person | 4 granola bars per person |
| 10 pounds cheese - dried or bottled per person | 2 sticks beef jerky per person |
| shaving supplies | 1 package chewing gum per person |
| dish soap | Hard candy or lollipops - at least 12 per person |
| ( Note: These items will be rotated every 6 months - see April.) |
| Check batteries for light and radio. Replace if needed. |
November
| Storage goal: | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 100 pounds wheat per person | soap |
| 1 - #10 can juice mix with Vitamin C per person | toothbrushes & toothpaste |
| hand/shower soap | shaving supplies |
| light bulbs | infant needs |
| At least one month prescription ahead for all doctor prescribed medication. | feminine needs |
| disinfectant |
| aluminum foil |
December
| Storage goal: | 72 hour kit: |
|---|
| 40 pounds dried beans per person | garbage bags |
| matches | candles |
| candles | matches |
| batteries | can opener |
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