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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR EVERY FAMILY

Plan for the unplannable.

Is your family prepared for a blackout, fire, storm, or earthquake?

Pick your 72-hour kit in 72 seconds — plus a free plan for the first 72 minutes.

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Water for 3 days for everyone at home?

A flashlight and spare batteries you can find in the dark?

A way to charge phones without power?

Medications and copies of key documents in one place?

A family meeting place everyone knows?

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We've done the homework: one list built from official guidance, with items Amazon delivers across the US. Pick your level — 72 hours, 7 days or 10 days — and order in one go.

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Essentials Starter Kit

5-Gallon Water Container (set of 2)

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First Aid Only 299-piece Kit

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GearLight LED Flashlight (2-pack)

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Anker 20,000 mAh Power Bank

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Midland NOAA Weather Radio

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72 HOURS

72 hours is a widely used minimum; Ready.gov currently says several days. Start with water, food, light, power, medicine and documents.

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72 SECONDS

Our three-screen quiz picks a checklist in about 72 seconds, scaled to your people, pets, home and local risks.

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72 MINUTES

A free plan organizing official guidance for the first 72 minutes by emergency type. Print it and keep it handy; local instructions come first.

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Prepare for everyday emergencies

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Why 72 hours?

Ready.gov recommends several days of food and water. We organize your starter checklist for 72 hours. Other governments also encourage household preparation; some recommend longer. Your local guidance and household needs come first.

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Live NOAA threat forecast

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Official-source citations

Every recommendation links back to NOAA / FEMA / Red Cross.

Calm, not fear-based

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How it works

Step 1

Tell us about your household

Size, kids, pets, medical / mobility needs, home type.

Step 2

Get your personalized checklist

All-hazards quantities and items tailored to your household.

Step 3

Pick your starter bundle

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Frequently asked

Is GetKit72 affiliated with FEMA or the Red Cross?

No. We cite official sources by name, but we are not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA, FEMA, Ready.gov, the National Hurricane Center, or the American Red Cross.

How much does this cost?

The personalized checklist and First 72 Minutes printable plan are free. We earn affiliate commissions when you buy recommended gear through our links. You always see the FTC disclosure near every product link.

How long does the questionnaire take?

About 72 seconds, with no ZIP needed. We scale water, food, and supplies to your household for an all-hazards family kit.

Is my information shared?

ZIP is optional. We don’t detect your location or store ZIP with your name or email. We never sell your data.

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