Things That Disappear First In an Emergency

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Note: This is a general list. All items might not disappear in all Emergencies, but if it is a long going emergency all will probably be hard to find.

GENERAL SUPPLIES

  • Generators
  • Gasoline
  • Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal)
  • Propane Cylinders (Large and Small)
  • Coleman's Pump Repair Kit:
  • Water containers. (HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY)
    • If you consider storing water in barrels: make sure that the barrels are food grade.
  • Duct tape
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Lumber (all types)
  • Hand Tools, Saws, axes and hatchets
  • Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
  • Garden tools and supplies
  • Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.)
  • Garbage cans Plastic (storage, water, transporting)
  • Knives and Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
  • Dust Masks / Respirators
  • Backpacks and Duffle bags
  • CB's / Walkie Talkies
  • Portable Radio's
  • Fishing supplies/tools
  • Wagons and carts (transport to and from markets)
  • Mousetraps, Ant traps and cockroach magnets
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
  • Bleach (NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypo chlorite)

COOKING

  • Paper plates/cups/utensils
  • Hand-Can openers and hand egg beaters, whisks
  • Cook stoves (Propane, Coleman and Kerosene)
  • Insulated ice chests
  • Coleman Fuel
  • Aluminum foil Hvy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter)
  • Portable Grills / hibachis
  • Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
  • Charcoal and Lighter fluid
  • 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
  • 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 months to dry)

HEALTH AND HYGIENE

Prescription Medicines

  • Deodorant
  • Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towel
  • Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin
  • Baby Wipes, waterless soap (saves a lot of water)
  • First aid kits
  • 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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