01. Why We Prepare
Grounded in biblical stewardship—exploring how wise preparation allows us to protect our families and serve others in times of need.
What is the 72-Hour Emergency Kit Workbook?
A 72-hour emergency kit provides a household with essential life-support supplies for the critical initial 72 hours following a disaster, power outage, severe weather event, or mandatory evacuation.
This complete workbook helps you build a practical kit one category at a time, calculate water requirements, log food expiration dates, record emergency contact details, and establish a 6-month rotation schedule. It is available completely free as part of the Faith & Fire Survival ministry.
Who is This Workbook For?
- Households & Families: Organizing baseline emergency stores for each family member.
- Churches & Benevolence Teams: Assisting congregants and vulnerable neighbors with basic emergency preparations.
- Community Stewards: Establishing organized emergency readiness logs.
What's Inside the Workbook?
This 7-page printable workbook organizes essential supplies and maintenance schedules into clear, actionable worksheets.
02. Kit Building Priorities
A quick checklist prioritizing water, food, lighting, medical needs, communication, documents, sanitation, and seasonal comfort.
03 & 04. Water & Water Planner
Checklists for purification, filtration, and storage plus a structured household water calculation planner by person, cooking, and hygiene.
05 & 06. Food & Rotation Log
Shelf-stable food category guidelines paired with a full food rotation log tracking items, expiration dates, and replacement deadlines.
07 & 08. Power & Contact Plan
Flashlights, power banks, and NOAA weather radios paired with an emergency contact plan for local family, out-of-area, and church contacts.
09 & 10. Medical & Special Needs
Medical kit checklist, prescription management, waterproof document storage, and dedicated notes for special medical/dietary needs.
11. Kit Review & Rotation Plan
A 6-month review schedule table to replace expired supplies, test electronics, and update family contact information periodically.
12. Faith Application
Scripture reflection on Proverbs 22:3—reminding us that preparedness reflects wisdom, stewardship, and readiness to bless others.
📄 Printable PDF Format
Designed to be printed at home, completed with pen or pencil, and kept inside your household emergency binder or go-bag.
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