72hrs

When an earthquake occurs, the most urgent problem is to help survivors secure food, water, and shelter after the disaster. The 72hrs relief kit solves the supplies issue but also communicates the well wishes of the relief team.

The designers of the 72hrs relief kit asked, how could survivors’ needs be met within the very first seventy-two hours, before the rescue teams can settle down to work? How could relief be provided to the survivors?

72hrs contains three days’ basic human requirements – food, water, blanket, tent, and first-aid package. The kit is packed in a hexagonal-shaped box, which has been carefully designed to allow it to be air-dropped without damage to its contents. In addition, the box is made with a single sheet of cardboard, which can also be unfolded to become a sleeping pad. The dimensions of the box are 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. Since the compact box can be delivered by aircraft or truck efficiently, it is hoped that 72hrs can bring fast relief to victims of the earthquake disaster.

The pop-up tent is framed by two high elastic steel wires. It is lightweight and easy to store in the 72hrs relief kit. Its folded size is only 30cm diameter. Moreover, the tent can be setup easily within one minute. When built, its size is 200cm x 90cm x 100cm, and it accommodates one person. Additionally, this tent has four support stakes, if needed. After 72 hours, when victims will most likely move into an indoor space, they can remove the waterproof tent fabric and use it as a mosquito net.

The first aid kit contains basic aid needs with which the victims can help themselves or others. The package can also be used as a portable bag to carry important personal objects, such as money and ID cards. The package includes:
bandage, gauze, cotton swab, hydrogen peroxide, breathable paper tape, flashlight, battery, and permanent marker.

The 72hrs relief kit can sustain a victim for the first three days after an earthquake. It includes nine pre-cooked meals and three two-litre water bags. They are divided by daily requirements into three partitions. The pre-cooked meals can be heated by lime pad. The designers hope to warm not only the victims’ bodies, but also their hearts.