Sunday, January 25, 2009

100 Things that disappear first in an emergency

GENERAL SUPPLIES
Generators Backpacks and Duffle bags
Gasoline Portable Radio's
Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal) CB's / Walkie Talkies
Propane Cylinders (Large and Small) Coleman's Pump Repair Kit: 1(800) 835-3278
Water containers. (HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY) Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
Duct tape Fire extinguishers
Lumber (all types) Fishing supplies/tools
Hand Tools, Saws, axes and hatchets Garden tools and supplies
Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.) Wagons and carts (transport to and from markets)
Garbage cans Plastic (storage, water, transporting) Mousetraps, Ant traps and cockroach magnets
Knives and Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
Dust Masks / Respirators Bleach (NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypo chlorite)
COOKING
Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks...) Hand-Can openers and hand egg beaters, whisks
Cook stoves (Propane, Coleman and Kerosene) Insulated ice chests
Coleman Fuel (Impossible to stockpile too much.) Aluminum foil Hvy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter)
Portable Grills / hibachis Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
Charcoal and Lighter fluid (Will become scarce) Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
FOOD AND WATER
Bottled Water (all sizes) Milk - Powdered and Condensed
Bagged Ice Vegetable oil (for cooking)
Prepackaged Meals Rice, Beans, Wheat
Tuna Fish Garlic, spices and vinegar, baking supplies
All canned meat Pet Food
Chocolate Flour, yeast and salt
Canned foods, Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc. Vitamins (Critical)
Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers) Bouillons/gravy/soup base
Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars Hand pumps and siphons (for water and for fuels)
Soda / Sports Drinks Water Filters/Purifiers
Snack Foods Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)
COMFORT & SHELTER
Tents, canopies Clothing, Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
Portable Toilets (Increasing in price) Hats and cotton neckerchiefs
Plastic Sheeting Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes Reading glasses
Cots and Inflatable Mattresses (for extra guests) Work boots, belts, Levis and durable shirts
Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Bats Board Games Cards, Dice
Sleeping bags and blankets/pillows/mats
HEAT & LIGHTING
Batteries (all sizes) Lamp Oil
Flashlights Mantles / Wicks
Candles Lantern Hangers
Matches ("Strike Anywhere") Snap Lights
Coleman Lanterns Mini Heater (Propane)
Oil Lamps Seasoned Firewood (wood takes 6 - 12 mos. dry)
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Prescription Medicines Deodorant
Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towel Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin
First aid kits Baby Wipes, waterless soap (saves a lot of water)
Shaving supplies Laundry detergent (Liquid)
Feminine Hygiene/Hair care/Skin products Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, floss, nail clippers, etc Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)

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