What is SF72?
SF72 is your hub for emergency preparedness. You’ll find information about what to do in an emergency, simple steps to get connected, and useful guides to help you get prepared. Share SF72 with a friend—and help your loved ones and your city get prepared.
Why 72?
In a serious emergency, city services will be impacted, so a basic rule of thumb is for people to be able to take care of each other for 72 hours before help arrives. That’s just three days—think of it as a long weekend—or nine meals.
Gather Supplies
Whether you’re just starting out or a preparedness pro, gathering your emergency supplies is easy. A good rule of thumb is to have supplies for about 3 days, or 72 hours. You’ll be surprised at how much you already have.
These items are must have for emergencies. Set them aside in a place where all members of the household can locate in times of emergency.
These items represent things that many people want in an emergency—but don’t always think of. Stash them away, and you’ll get through the first 72 hours more easily.
In addition to the standard supplies, certain things will help you—and only you—manage during an emergency. Set aside a few items that will give you and your family extra comfort.
Five Simple Steps to be More Prepared Today!
- Identify an out of area contact.
- Know your connections – who will you rely on and who will rely on you?
- Establish a meeting place for you and your connections.
- Take stock of the things you use every day that also could be useful in an emergency. These are the makings of disaster supplies.
- Talk about what you’ve done to be prepared with the people you care about.
Handy Tips
- Store heavy items on the lowest shelves.
- Secure pictures and wall hangings and use restraints to secure heavy items such as bookcases and file cabinets.
- Keep a pair of sneakers under your bed and a flashlight close by
- Keep hallways and exits free for easy evacuation.
- Have a fire extinguisher in your home (and know how to use it!).
We Believe in Connection, not Catastrophe
- Here’s the thing, actual emergencies look more like people coming together than cities falling apart. Past disasters from Hurricane Sandy to Fukushima nuclear disaster have proved that connected communities are more resilient. Of course, preparedness is about getting your supplies together. But it’s also about knowing your neighbors, lending a hand, and sharing your knowledge.
- So Let’s Take Action. When we pool our skills, resources, and support systems, large tasks suddenly become more manageable. In the long run, this means we’re better prepared for a disaster. In the short run, we’re making our neighborhoods that much nicer.
- Your network is a wealth of skills and resources. Maybe your downstairs neighbor has a generator. Or the guy at the grocery store is pretty handy with tools. It doesn’t matter if you’re not an expert. Everyone has something to contribute.
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