A "must have" at home in case of an emergency

BASIC AT HOME

·         Aluminum Foil
Food/Water Supplies: Pick any combination for three days supply

·        Beef Jerky (very salty)

·        Canned Fruit Juices

·        Canned Meats, Vegetables and Fruits

·        Canned Soup, read-to-eat variety

·        Canned Tea and Soda Pop

·        Cookies

·        Dried Fruit

·        Granola, Power Bars and Trail Mix

·        Hard Candy and Chewing Gum

·        Heater Meals (this is a brand of non-refrigerated emergency food with its own heating element built in. No fires required. They are approximately US$6 each.)

·        Instant Coffee/Tea Bags/Whitener/Sugar

·        MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat)*

·        Peanut Butter and Crackers

·        Water, 3 gallons or 13 litres (1 gallon or 4 litres per person per day) - additional water may be needed for brushing teeth and hygiene
Manual Can Opener

·        Paper Plates, Plastic Eating Utensils, Disposable Cups (one each per meal plus extra cups) 

·        Roll Paper Towels 

·        1-Quart (1-litre) Containers with lids for purifying water, two so water can be poured back and forth to re-oxygenate

·        Water Purifying Tablets

·        Zip-loc Freezer Bags, gallon or 4 liter (1 box) 

·        Zip-loc Freezer Bags, quart or 1 liter (1 box) 

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*MRE's are not tops on nutritional charts but they are convenient, have a long shelf life, need no refrigeration nor any special preparation. They have a high sodium count so if you are on a salt-restricted diet, these might not be the best choice. Again though, we are only 

Camping Gear
Candles, enough for 36 hours use (these can provide some warmth - set them in secure bases to prevent a fire)
Lighter
First Aid Kit (see list)
Sleeping Bag, Bedroll, Swag or Wool Blankets
Foam Pads to go under sleeping bag, bedroll, etc. Space Blanket (reflects up to 90% of your body heat and only weighs 20 oz or 500g)
Light sticks (12 hour,) three
Mosquito Netting (epecially necessary in view of all the mosquito-borne diseases)
Plastic Sheeting
Tube Tent
Waterproof Matches, two boxes


Carrying Items
Backpack for supplies
Five Gallon (20 liter) Pail with Lid (can double as portable toilet)
Water Canteen with Strap


Clothing
Complete change of clothing*
Current prescription glasses
Dust Masks, three extra
Gas Mask if you are living in one of the top 120 major cities
Rain Poncho OR Rubberized Parka and Rain Pants (oversized to allow for clothes layering)
Sturdy boots and Heavy Socks
Sunglasses
Underwear, 2 sets
Work Gloves, heavy duty

*The majority of people will need to consider seasonal changes. Every season, make sure to update your stored change of clothes for the appropriate weather conditions. For winter, include coats, hats, gloves, thermal underwear, snow boots and clothes for layering.

Communication Items
Radio (solar, hand cranked or battery powered; if battery, include extra batteries)
$200 in cash and change (during times of disaster, charge cards and checks can't be verified)*
Compass of good quality (these are expensive but necessary)
Map of your local area
Notepad
Pencil, Pen
Phone numbers and addresses of friends/family
Pre-addressed, stamped postcards of friends and family out-of-state (if a disaster is widespread, you'll want to contact someone out of the area)
Signal Flares, three (these are not legal in Australia)
Signal Mirror
Signal Whistle

*Money is always hard to tuck away and pretend it isn't there, but in this instance, it is a necessity. One can't assume to put expenditures on credit cards during a crisis. Think about it. Whenever you make a purchase, it is always verified by a telephoned authorization number. If phone lines are down and these numbers are not obtainable, chances are your purchase won't be allowed.

Latrine And General Hygiene
Disinfectant
Liquid Bleach and Eyedropper
Sponge
Surgical Gloves, three pair (these are inexpensive and can be obtained in discount stores)
Toilet Paper, two rolls flattened
Towelettes, pre-moistened, box
Trash Bags (three, for human waste and misc. trash)

Personal Hygiene
Body/Hand Lotion
Comb and Brush
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Liquid Soap for personal washing
Premoistened Towelettes
Shampoo
Tampons/Sanitary napkins
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Tweezers, pointed
Wash Cloth and Towel


Infant Supplies (if applicable)
Baby Powder
Blanket, spare
Bottles, spare
Diapers, disposable
Formula
Lotion
Pre-Moistened Towelettes
Teething Ring
Toys


Miscellaneous
Ammunition if a firearm is selected
Bible
Book for pleasure reading
Certified copies of*:wills, births, deaths, marriage certificates house and life insurance policies
inventory of valuable household items
deeds and contracts
stocks and bonds
charge card account numbers and their "lost or stolen" notification numbers
bank account numbers
medical records including immunizations
social security numbers
passports

Deck of Playing Cards
Firearm for Protection (personal choice item)
Magnifying Glass
Paper Clips
Rubber Bands
Safety Pins, assorted sizes
Survival Manual 

*(Keep these items in water tight containers. Many survival and camping stores sell flat, water tight pouches. If you have a food vacuum sealer, this is another great use for it!) 

Senior Care (if applicable) 
Denture Care Items
Batteries, extra (for hearing aids)
Eye Glasses
Heart and/or Blood Pressure Medications and necessary Prescriptions
Oxygen, Portable (extra tanks and hoses if this is required)
Special Dietary Items
Warmer Clothing (generally the elderly have trouble with poor circulation and get cold easier.)


Pet Care (if applicable)
Food and Food Bowl
Leash and Collar
Muzzle
Toys or Chew Bone
Water Bowl
Water, one gallon (4 liters) per dog per day. For a cat, it is about 1 pint.*

*(Even if it is a small animal, plan on the unexpected. SOMEBODY will undoubtedly spill their day's ration and the pet's water can be used in extreme emergency.)

Tools and Handy items

Flashlight (extra batteries, spare bulb)
Folding Shovel
Hatchet
Multi-Purpose Tool with knife, pliers, screwdrivers
Needles and Thread, select several needles with large and regular-sized eyes
Nylon Rope (100' or 30 meters)
Roll of Duct Tape (this has innumerable uses)
Swiss Army Knife
Twine/String (100' or 30 meters)
Vise Grips

Medicines and First Aid 

1		Basic First Aid Book, in plain language
2		Bandages (Ace) elastic, 4" (10cm)
4		Bandages, gauze, 2" (5cm) x 2"
2		Bandages, gauze, 3" (8cm) x 3" and 4" (10cm) x 4"
1		Bandages, gauze, 18" (45cm) x 36" (90cm)
2		Bandages for burns (Second Skin) 3" (8cm) x 3.5" (9cm)
3		Triangular Bandages
1	box	Band-Aids in assorted sizes, flexible and moisture resistant best
1	box	Bicarbonate of Soda
1	box	Butterfly sutures or Leukostrips
1		Cold/heat Pack, reusable
1	box	Cotton Swabs
1	box	Dental Floss
1	box	Eyedropper (additional to the one for chlorine bleach)
2	rolls	First Aid Tape, .5" (1.25cm) x 10 yds (9m) and 1" (2.5cm) x 5 yds (4.5m)
3	pair	Gloves, lightweight rubber, (for medical and hygiene purposes)
1	tube	Insect Repellent
1	bottle	Isopropyl Alcohol
1	bottle	Meat Tenderizer for insect bites and stings
1	box	Moistened Towelettes
1		Nail Clipper
1	bottle	Potassium Iodide-[KI] or Potassium Iodate-[KIO3] (either is fine)
1	box	Razor Blades, single edge
1	box	Safety Pins, assorted sizes
1		SAM splint
1		Scissors, Surgical pointed
1	bottle	Soap, liquid, antibacterial
6		Tongue Depressors
2		Thermometers, disposable OR 1 digital, (no breakables with mercury)
1		Tweezers

1	tube	Analgesic Cream	(Camphophenique, Paraderm Plus)
1	box	Antacid	(Mylanta, Tums, Pepto-Bismal)
1		Antibiotic	(Tetracycline for general infections)
1	box	Anti-Diarrheal	(Imodium, Diasorb, Lomotil)
1	tube	Anti-Fungal	(Desenex, Micatin, Tinactin, Lotrimin)
1	box	Antihistamine	(Benadryl, Claratyne)
1	tube	Antiseptic Ointment	(Neosporin, Dettol)
1	tube	Burns	(Hydrocortisone, Derm-Aid)
1	box	Cold/Flu Tablets	(Nyquil, Repetabs)
1	box	Constipation	(Ex-Lax, Dulcolax, Durolax)
1	box	Cough Syrup	(Robitussen, Dimetap)
1	box	Decongestant	(Actifed, Sudafed, Repetabs)
1	bottle	Eye Drops	(Visine)
1	tube	Hemorrhoid Relief	(Preparation H, Anusol)
1	box	Ibuprofen	(Advil, Nurofen, Peracetamol)
1	bottle	Itching, Insect/Rash	(Caladril, Calamine)
1	tube	Itching	(Dibucaine, Paraderm, Lanacane)
1	tube	Lip Balm	(ChapStick, Blistex)
1	tube	Lubricant, Water Soluble	(K-Y Jelly)
1	bottle	Nasal Decongestant	(Sinex, Ornex)
1	box	Nausea, Motion Sickness	(Kwells, Dramamine, Travacalm, Meclizine)
1	box	Non-Aspirin Pain Reliever	(Tylenol)
1	box	Pain, Fever Reducer	(Panadeine, Mobigesic)
1		Prescription(s)	(A supply of any you are taking)
1	jar	Petroleum Jelly	(Vaseline)
1	bottle	Poison Ivy/Oak	(Dermarest Poison Ivy Mousse or Ivarest)
1	packet	Poison Absorber	(Activated Charcoal)
1	can	Sunburn Relief	(Solarcaine, Paxyl)
1	bottle	Sunscreen	(SPF 15 at least)
1	bottle	Vomit Inducer	(Ipecac Activated charcoal)
1	tube	Yeast Infection Treatment	(Monistat, Gyne-Lotrimin)

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