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Prepare Your Home for Emergencies and Natural Disasters: One Year to Get Prepared Build a 72-Hour Kit Jan: Axe, shovel, bucket, utility knife $20 in cash and $5 in change Feb: Water, 1 gallon per person Personal documents: passports, insurance, wills, birth certificates Mar: Dried fruit or trail mix, 1 lb. per person Saltine crackers, 1 lb. per person Tomato and/or orange juice, 2 liters per person Apr: Granola bars, 4 per person Jerky, 2 sticks per person Chewing gum, 1 pack per person Hard candies or suckers, 12 per person May: Battery powered radio Battery powered light Batteries, spares of each proper size June: Container to accommodate your 72-hour kit July: Silver foil emergency blanket Playing cards, crayons, paper, etc. for entertainment Portable camp stove and fuel Mosquito repellant $25 in cash August: Tuna, 1 can per person Pork and beans, 1 can per person Powdered milk, half-pound per person Hot chocolate mix, 2 packets per person Instant soup, 2 per person Disposable plates, cups, bowls, and flatware Pet care if needed: leash, food dishes, extra water Sept: Dried fruit or trail mix, 1 lb. per person Saltine crackers, 1 pkg. per person Graham crackers, 1 pkg. per person Orange juice and/or tomato juice, 2 liters per person Oct: Soup, stew, or chili, 50 cans per person Dried or bottled cheese, 10 lbs. per person Dish soap Nov: Hand and bath soap Toothbrushes and toothpaste Shaving supplies Infant care if needed: diapers, baby food, etc. Feminine hygiene needs Disinfectant Aluminum foil Dec: Garbage bags Candles and matches Can opener