This page is for use as a supplement to my February 18, 2015 blog entry
Below are suggested items to obtain when preparing for job loss, natural disasters, civil unrest or other extended and unexpected disruptions.
*Please note this is a broad list that should serve only as a guide. Your personal situation should be considered such as your location, climate, likeliest threat, and needs of those living in your home.
Also, consider vulnerable neighbors and local family members should they need your help.*
- fire proof safe (for cash and other sensitive documents)
- emergency cash
- water
- initial storage of 1 gallon, per person, per day for 1 week
- back up filtration and/or sanitation
- back up water containers to transport from local water sources (don't waste precious drinking water for washing and watering)
- food (at least 1 week worth of nutritious, calorie dense, non perishable food that you would normally eat, and is easy to prepare)
- grains
- oatmeal
- rice
- quinoa
- beans (preferably canned to preserve water)
- canned vegetables
- canned fruit
- canned meat
- canned soups, stews and chili
- canned or boxed broth
- cooking fat
- boxed potatoes
- dried milk
- pasta (Barilla Plus type)
- nut butters
- edible seeds
- hemp
- chia
- flax
- pumpkin
- favorite non-perishable snacks
- granola bars
- granola
- nuts
- dried fruit
- chocolate chips
- seeds for growing
- flashlights
- batteries
- advanced first aid kit
- matches
- tools
- hand held multi-tool
- hammer and nails
- screw driver
- shovels
- hatchet
- para-cord
- whistle
- sewing kit
- extra blankets or sleeping bags
- alternative safe heat source
- generator
- wood stove
- gas stove
- alternative safe cooking source
- camping stove (used in well ventilated area or outside)
- outdoor fire
- wood
- fire safe pot
- cooking grate
- grill (preferably charcoal for safer and easier fuel storage)
- battery operated radio
- solar charger
- police and fire scanner
- one of the best sources of real-time information. Phone aps are available, but won't work in a widespread power outage
- CB or ham radio
- sound footwear
- water proof boots
- comfortable all terrain shoes for extended foot travel
- rain coat
- hand and foot warmers (Grabber type)
- raft or boat
- backpacking tent
- resource materials
- first aid
- camp-style cookbook or recipes
- "cooking on a budget" type cookbook or recipes
- recipes and cooking methods for small game
- hunting and fishing
- maps, compass and navigation
- local edible plants
- comfort items and entertainment
- deck of cards
- music instrument
- books
- puzzles and games
Below are suggested skills to learn or at least gain awareness of when preparing for job loss, natural disasters, civil unrest or other extended and unexpected disruptions.
- advanced first aid
- budget cooking
- wilderness survival
- wilderness cooking
- gardening
- hunting
- fishing
- ham radio operation
- personal defense*
- *In my opinion this is often the most over-emphasized and unnecessarily expensive element of "prepping". While personal defense should be a consideration, excessive artillery fueled by paranoia and a self-centered philosophy toward survival is not something I endorse.
Also, consider vulnerable neighbors and local family members should they need your help.*
- fire proof safe (for cash and other sensitive documents)
- emergency cash
- water
- initial storage of 1 gallon, per person, per day for 1 week
- back up filtration and/or sanitation
- back up water containers to transport from local water sources (don't waste precious drinking water for washing and watering)
- food (at least 1 week worth of nutritious, calorie dense, non perishable food that you would normally eat, and is easy to prepare)
- grains
- oatmeal
- rice
- quinoa
- beans (preferably canned to preserve water)
- canned vegetables
- canned fruit
- canned meat
- canned soups, stews and chili
- canned or boxed broth
- cooking fat
- boxed potatoes
- dried milk
- pasta (Barilla Plus type)
- nut butters
- edible seeds
- hemp
- chia
- flax
- pumpkin
- favorite non-perishable snacks
- granola bars
- granola
- nuts
- dried fruit
- chocolate chips
- seeds for growing
- flashlights
- batteries
- advanced first aid kit
- matches
- tools
- hand held multi-tool
- hammer and nails
- screw driver
- shovels
- hatchet
- para-cord
- whistle
- sewing kit
- extra blankets or sleeping bags
- alternative safe heat source
- generator
- wood stove
- gas stove
- alternative safe cooking source
- camping stove (used in well ventilated area or outside)
- outdoor fire
- wood
- fire safe pot
- cooking grate
- grill (preferably charcoal for safer and easier fuel storage)
- battery operated radio
- solar charger
- police and fire scanner
- one of the best sources of real-time information. Phone aps are available, but won't work in a widespread power outage
- CB or ham radio
- sound footwear
- water proof boots
- comfortable all terrain shoes for extended foot travel
- rain coat
- hand and foot warmers (Grabber type)
- raft or boat
- backpacking tent
- resource materials
- first aid
- camp-style cookbook or recipes
- "cooking on a budget" type cookbook or recipes
- recipes and cooking methods for small game
- hunting and fishing
- maps, compass and navigation
- local edible plants
- comfort items and entertainment
- deck of cards
- music instrument
- books
- puzzles and games
Below are suggested skills to learn or at least gain awareness of when preparing for job loss, natural disasters, civil unrest or other extended and unexpected disruptions.
- advanced first aid
- budget cooking
- wilderness survival
- wilderness cooking
- gardening
- hunting
- fishing
- ham radio operation
- personal defense*
- *In my opinion this is often the most over-emphasized and unnecessarily expensive element of "prepping". While personal defense should be a consideration, excessive artillery fueled by paranoia and a self-centered philosophy toward survival is not something I endorse.
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