Emergency Preparedness: Using Your 72-Hour Kits

07/22/2010 • Just as with our evacuation plans, it is important to make sure that you not only have a 72-hour kit, but that you know how you would use it in the event of an emergency. So now that we have our kits and have filled them up, let's discuss what to do with them. ♦ The first key point in being able to use your kit is being able to access your kit. This means that your kit(s) need to be stored in an easy to access location. Whatever you do, do NOT hide your kit away up in the attic or in more