Champaign Voices

Military Advises Public to Prepare 72-Hour Kits; Public Prepares Jokes

Published: April 19, 2026

Emergency agencies refreshed guidance on household preparedness for disasters, a sensible checklist that Americans turned into memes within minutes. What do you think?

“I have water, batteries, and denial for 72 hours.”
Buddy Neer, Flashlight Battery Tester
“Prepare? I can barely prepare dinner.”
Linda Ropp, First Aid Kit Expired Bandage Curator
“My kit is a full tank and a bad map.”
Greg Huffman, Man Who Thinks His Truck Is a Plan