Post by SA Hunter on Jul 12, 2015 15:22:34 GMT 8
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Medical Supplies
- First aid kit
- Bandages
- Over the counter medications including pain relievers, cough and cold medication, anti-diarrheal medication, children’s medications, and ointments
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Rubbing alcohol
- Thermometer
- Extra prescription medications if possible
- Electrolyte powder
- Pro-Biotics - Non Refrigerated
- Multivitamins
- Vitamin C
- Thermometer - Analogue
- Breastfeed/pregnancy vitamins
- Super Glue
Sanitation
- Cleaning products
- Vinegar
- Emergency toilet (I think composting toilets are the best )
- Hand sanitizer
- Bleach
Personal Hygiene
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste
- Soap (VERY Important and often overlooked)
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Lotion
- Lip balm
- Sunblock
- Insect repellent
- Condoms
Paper Products
- Paper plates
- Napkins
- Paper towels
- Plastic cutlery
- Zip seal bags
- Aluminum foil
- Tissues
- Toilet paper (again often overlooked)
- Baby wipes as well or instead of toilet paper
Laundry Supplies
- Laundry soap
- Large tub or bucket for washing (or a unit specially designed for hand washing clothes like the Wonderwash)
- Clothesline
- Clothespins
Shelter and Bedding
- Tent
- Plastic sheeting
- Duct tape (LOTS AND LOTS)
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Pillowcases
- Cot
Clothes and Shoes
- Winter clothing: hats, coats, gloves, boots, snow pants
- Sturdy shoes
- Clothes and shoes for children in sizes larger than they currently wear
Sewing
- Lightweight and heavy fabric
- Needles
- Thread
- Scissors
- Buttons
- Safety pins
- sew awl speedy stitcher
Communication
- Battery powered radio
- CB radio Handheld
- two-way radios
- Ham radio (if licensed)
Hand Tools
- Hammer
- Saw
- Wrenches
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Crowbar
- Shovel
- Rakes
- Axe
- Large tub of assorted screws
- Large tub of assorted nails
Light and Heat
- Flashlights
- Oil lamps plus lamp oil and extra wicks
- Candles
- Solar lights
- Light sticks
- Hand warmers
- Fire starters: matches, lighter, striker
- Wood-burning stove
- Kerosene heater
- Some method of cooking food without power
Fuel and Power
- Stabilized fuel (store a variety for vehicles, generator, camping stoves, kerosene lamps or heaters, oil lamps)
- Wood
- Propane tanks
- Solar battery charger–even better if it will charge other electronics as well
- Rechargeable batteries
- Generator
Vital Records (Best to have a hard copy and digital copies)
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Driver’s license
- Firearm permit
- Marriage certificate
- Medicare card
- Family photos
- Insurance policies
- Mortgage/deed
- Vehicle titles
Baby Supplies
- Diapers (cloth or lots of disposables) (If going disposable, get all sizes larger than your baby as well for wen your baby grows, you can cycle them out as your bubs outgrows them )
- Wipes
- Clothes
- Medication
- Formula
- Bottles
- Baby food grinder
Pet Supplies
- Food
- Leashes
- Kennel
- Vaccination record
- Mincer (I recommend a crappy $25 one just for animal food, just so you arent using your food grade eequipment for pet food )
- Medications
Security
- Extra door locks
- Fencing
- Alarms
- Material to fortify home; wood, roller shutters, barbed wire etc
- self-defense training
- Firearms and ammunition
Education and Entertainment
- Board games
- Playing cards
- Books (fiction and non-fiction)
- School books
- Needlework supplies (knitting, crochet, embroidery)
- Art supplies
- Tools for any specific hobby you have
Medical Supplies
- First aid kit
- Bandages
- Over the counter medications including pain relievers, cough and cold medication, anti-diarrheal medication, children’s medications, and ointments
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Rubbing alcohol
- Thermometer
- Extra prescription medications if possible
- Electrolyte powder
- Pro-Biotics - Non Refrigerated
- Multivitamins
- Vitamin C
- Thermometer - Analogue
- Breastfeed/pregnancy vitamins
- Super Glue
Sanitation
- Cleaning products
- Vinegar
- Emergency toilet (I think composting toilets are the best )
- Hand sanitizer
- Bleach
Personal Hygiene
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste
- Soap (VERY Important and often overlooked)
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Lotion
- Lip balm
- Sunblock
- Insect repellent
- Condoms
Paper Products
- Paper plates
- Napkins
- Paper towels
- Plastic cutlery
- Zip seal bags
- Aluminum foil
- Tissues
- Toilet paper (again often overlooked)
- Baby wipes as well or instead of toilet paper
Laundry Supplies
- Laundry soap
- Large tub or bucket for washing (or a unit specially designed for hand washing clothes like the Wonderwash)
- Clothesline
- Clothespins
Shelter and Bedding
- Tent
- Plastic sheeting
- Duct tape (LOTS AND LOTS)
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Pillowcases
- Cot
Clothes and Shoes
- Winter clothing: hats, coats, gloves, boots, snow pants
- Sturdy shoes
- Clothes and shoes for children in sizes larger than they currently wear
Sewing
- Lightweight and heavy fabric
- Needles
- Thread
- Scissors
- Buttons
- Safety pins
- sew awl speedy stitcher
Communication
- Battery powered radio
- CB radio Handheld
- two-way radios
- Ham radio (if licensed)
Hand Tools
- Hammer
- Saw
- Wrenches
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Crowbar
- Shovel
- Rakes
- Axe
- Large tub of assorted screws
- Large tub of assorted nails
Light and Heat
- Flashlights
- Oil lamps plus lamp oil and extra wicks
- Candles
- Solar lights
- Light sticks
- Hand warmers
- Fire starters: matches, lighter, striker
- Wood-burning stove
- Kerosene heater
- Some method of cooking food without power
Fuel and Power
- Stabilized fuel (store a variety for vehicles, generator, camping stoves, kerosene lamps or heaters, oil lamps)
- Wood
- Propane tanks
- Solar battery charger–even better if it will charge other electronics as well
- Rechargeable batteries
- Generator
Vital Records (Best to have a hard copy and digital copies)
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Driver’s license
- Firearm permit
- Marriage certificate
- Medicare card
- Family photos
- Insurance policies
- Mortgage/deed
- Vehicle titles
Baby Supplies
- Diapers (cloth or lots of disposables) (If going disposable, get all sizes larger than your baby as well for wen your baby grows, you can cycle them out as your bubs outgrows them )
- Wipes
- Clothes
- Medication
- Formula
- Bottles
- Baby food grinder
Pet Supplies
- Food
- Leashes
- Kennel
- Vaccination record
- Mincer (I recommend a crappy $25 one just for animal food, just so you arent using your food grade eequipment for pet food )
- Medications
Security
- Extra door locks
- Fencing
- Alarms
- Material to fortify home; wood, roller shutters, barbed wire etc
- self-defense training
- Firearms and ammunition
Education and Entertainment
- Board games
- Playing cards
- Books (fiction and non-fiction)
- School books
- Needlework supplies (knitting, crochet, embroidery)
- Art supplies
- Tools for any specific hobby you have