Difference between revisions of "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)