Armed with the finances that you need to survive, look to the below lists and arm yourself, now, with all of the supplies that you will need in a dire emergency:
Miscellaneous supplies to store up
- 25 pounds laundry soap
- 12 28 oz. bottles dish soap
- 73 rolls toilet paper
- sanitary napkins in sufficient quantity
- 8 gallons bleach (used for sanitation as well as laundry)
- 12 bars hand soap
- 6 24 oz. bottles shampoo
- personal products, such as toothpaste, deodorant
- chainsaw oil and other items to keep things running
- pet foods
- livestock feed
- 55 gallons kerosene for lighting
- 25 gallons Coleman fuel or other lantern fuel
Suggested contents of a good medical kit
A good first aid book
Thermometer
Daily prescription meds for all family
Antibiotics
Ointments for the eye, fungus & cuts
Antidiarhea medication
Pain and anti-inflammatory medication
such as aspirin
Burn treatment, such as Burn Free
Iodine/Betadine
Alcohol
Oral electrolytes (for dehydration from
fever, diarrhea, stress)
Cold remedies
Cough medicines
Cough drops/throat discs
Bandages
Gauze
Cotton
Surgical tape
Scissors
Hemostats
Tweezers
Needles to remove slivers
A dental kit to patch dentures,
replace fillings, etc.)
Checklist for stay-at-home emergencies
- Food and water for family, pets & livestock for at least 14 days; 55 gallons of fresh water will last a family of four for over seven days.
- Daily medications for family for 14 days
- Alternative heat source & fuel
- Alternative cooking source & fuel
- Alternative lighting source & fuel
- Flashlights & batteries
- Transistor, crank or solar radio
- Medical kit
- Matches
- Butane lighters
- Magnesium, flint & steel fire starter
Checklist for vehicle emergency preparedness
Jack & lug wrench
Spare tire
Shovel
Battery jumper cables
Basic tool kit
Fix-A-Flat
Oil
Lighter air pump
Gallon of drinking water
Blankets
Basic first aid kit
Flashlight
Emergency food
Candles with matches
Map
Cell phone or C.B. can
be a life saver
Evacuation Needs
Storage food in large cooler #1
Instant potatoes
Dry milk
Canned tuna
Dehydrated eggs
Dry noodles
Flour
Shortening
TVPs
Dry soup mixes
MREs (military instant Rice
meals; meals ready to eat)
Dry beans
Margarine powder
Dehydrated fruit
Dehydrated vegetables
Tomato powder
Baking powder
Salt
Spices & condiments
Pudding mixes
Cornmeal
Instant coffee, tea, drink mixes
Sugar
Large cooler #2
Frying pan
Large pot
Smaller pot
Mixing bowl, steel (can double as cooking utensil)
Matches & lighters
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Dish towel
Dish soap
Candles
Dish scrubber pad
Bowls for family
Silverware for family
Metal spatula
Roll of duct tape
Small roll of wire
Metal cups for family
Small water filter
Propane stove & tanks
Flashlight & batteries
Hatchet
Sleeping Gear (in large plastic box) Sleeping bags
Candles & lighters
Coleman lantern
Unopened gallon of lantern fuel
Bow saw
Warm socks & jackets
10′ x 12′ plastic tarp
lightweight tent
Radio
Rifle/shotgun and ammunition (food procurement, signaling, and family protection)
Personal backpacks
Warm clothes
Emergency food
Socks
Stocking hat
Basic fishing gear without rod
Small first aid kit
Space blanket
Flashlight
Roll of wire & rope
Pocket knife
Canteen with cup
Lighter
A few dollars in quarters & bills
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY – BE PREPARED!!
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