Remember

1. Positive Mental Attitude - Work the solution, don’t contribute to the problem. Be motivated, stay calm and determined, use good judgement.
2. S.T.O.P
   1. Stop - three deep breathes, focus
   2. Think - What is the actual challenge?
   3. Observe - What assets will help you?
   4. Plan - How will you overcome the problem?
   5. THEN execute
3. Rule of Threes - You can survive up to…
   1. Three minutes without air
   2. Three hours in exposure
   3. Three days without water
   4. Three weeks without food

Food & Water

• [ ] Water containers and / or water treatment supplies (1 gallon per person per day)
• [ ] Dehydrated food and energy bars
• [ ] Pots and pans, plates and cups
• [ ] Camping stove and fuel
• [ ] Lighter
• [ ] Fire Extinguisher

First Aid & Sanitation

• [ ] First Aid Kit
• [ ] Prescription meds and medical items
• [ ] Moist Towelettes, hand sanitizer, waste bags
• [ ] Towels
• [ ] Household liquid bleach (for water treatment, 16 drops for 1 gallon of water)

Tools & Shelter

• [ ] Larger multi-tool, wrench or pliers
• [ ] Dust mask
• [ ] Plastic sheeting, work gloves, duct tape
• [ ] 1 sleeping bag per person
• [ ] Change of clothing
• [ ] Comfortable walking shoes
• [ ] Warm clothing layers
• [ ] Rain jacket and pants

Communication & Lighting

• [ ] Headlamp or flashlight
• [ ] Whistle to signal for help
• [ ] Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
• [ ] Cell phones & chargers
• [ ] Two-way radios
• [ ] Extra batteries for all electronics

Evacuation & Documentation

• [ ] Extra set of home and car keys
• [ ] Local maps
• [ ] Cash
• [ ] A copy of your emergency plan
• [ ] Copies of important documentation

Kids & Entertainment

• [ ] Paper and pencil
• [ ] Books, games, puzzles

Kit Storage

• [ ] Plastic tub for a home kit
• [ ] Daypack for a personal kit