BASIC SUPPLIES
Cash in small bills, candles, tea lights, emergency, and votives, batteries, rechargeable batteries, inverters, back up power source, battery operated radio & TV, flashlights, compact fluorescent bulbs, light bulbs, solar lights, propane tanks & adapter, kerosene oil, kerosene lamp, shovel, 2×4 wood planks (windows), plywood (windows), rope, cord, camp cook stove with propane tanks, 5 gal. Gasoline, GASOLINE STABILIZER, garbage bags,Plastic trash bags- you can never have enough and they never go bad, all sizes from snack to gallon zip loc bags, latex gloves, sheets, blankets, pillows, cell phone batteries, wind up cell phone charger, walkie talkies, water purification system, plastic sheets, duck tape, zipper door from Home Depot, household tools, nails, contamination sign, shovel, plastic tarps, pots & pans, metal barrel, pocket knives, potable water (in bathtubs, old milk jugs and plastic containers), firewood, outdoor fire pit, solar oven, charcoal, charcoal lighter fluid, TONS of matches, lighters, buckets (to wash clothes, dishes), broom, water hose, hose adapter for sink, plastic garbage containers, ice chests, spray bottles, Heat, water, waste disposal, decontamination area, isolation room for anyone who gets sick, cooking systems, cleaning systems for laundry & dishes, light, communication, maps, crank cell phone charger, (TV/radio with battery backup), protection from intruders, wasp spray-sprays 20 ft., outside protection (wild fires & birds), pet waste, fire protection inside, battery operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, power systems (generator, solar, battery etc.), transportation (car, motorcycle, bicycle), whistles, emergency flares, fishing poles & equipment, needle & thread bike, bike, tire pump, non hybrid herb and vegetable seeds, seed starter kit. solar outdoor lights, flints, regular & heavy duty extension cords, lanterns, oil, extra wicks, clothes pins, detergent, steel wool, fire starters, pail with mop press for washing, metal trash can (if you needed to burn paper or other items)
PAPER PRODUCTS
Toilet paper, paper towels, baby wipes, paper cups, small and large, paper plates, paper napkins, plastic ware, feminine products, cotton balls, q-tips, Kleenex antiviral, goggles, hair covers, N95 masks, lots of tin foil, plastic wrap, paper bags, Paper leaf bags, wax paper, plastic containers, plastic zip lock bags (all sizes), old newspapers paper cups,
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Bleach, ammonia, rubbing alcohol, alcohol gel, liquid dish detergent, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, antibacterial spray, toilet cleaner, liquid hand soap, laundry detergent, glass cleaner, orange cleaner, mops, buckets and low wide containers to clean shoes etc., plastic trash barrels, nail brushes, sponges, spray bottles for mixing cleaning products, towels, rags, scrub brushes,
LAUNDRY SUPPLIES
detergent, clothesline, clothespins, buckets, gloves, pail with mop press for washing, large plastic buckets,
OTC MEDICINES & SUPPLIES
Sambucol, Zicam, Ossillococcinum flu remedy, Soothe eye drops, allergy meds, nasal spray, children's (rapid release) & adult ibuprofen and acetaminophen, at least 100 tablets per family member, aspirin, powdered Ester C, Emergen C, Benedryl, pedialyte, milk of mag, pepto bismol, sinus decongestant, cough suppressant and decongestant, nyquil, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, Vaseline, triple antibiotic cream, anti itch cream, tums, splints, bandaids, gauze, medical tape, betadine, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, latex gloves, alcohol wipes, butterfly tape, Q-tips, prescription meds, claritin, Epsom salts, dental kit, vitamins, Epsom salts, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, gentian violet for thrush, eye dropper,
SICK ROOM SUPPLIES
Hand Basin, Soap, sponges, towels, shallow bucket with large container of water, disinfectants - methylated spirits or standard 5% bleach diluted 1 to 5, spray bottles, Foot operated trash bin w/liner, smaller plastic bags, drinking water and glass, tissues, Thermometer - Face masks for patient, fan and tape, heater, Bed pan, Urinal, Toilet paper - wipes, paper towels, large diapers, Plastic sheet for bed and to isolate patient bed from rest of room, notebook, pens, foot controlled trash can, large container with disinfectant for sheets, linens and reusable protective gear, plastic sheet for doorway with zipper, bucket with lid, portable toilet, enema kit, CPAP machine,
OUTSIDE SICK ROOM
gowns, disposable gloves, head covers, aprons, shoe covers, masks, foot operated trash barrel for disposal, plastic trash barrel with lid for disinfecting, wipes, trash bags, spray disinfectant
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
toothpaste, toothbrushes extra and electric, toothbrush heads, waterless shampoo, combs & brushes, conditioner, baby shampoo, liquid antibacterial soap, deodorant, dental floss, mouthwash, body spray, lotion, shave soap, disposable razors, cotton balls, cotton wipes, baby wipes, personal products, birth control, soaps, bath salts, bath oils, nail brushes, pumice stones, solar shower, razors, tweezers,
TRADING SUPPLIES
tin foil, coffee, personal care products, alcohol, cigarettes, food, clothing,
CAR SUPPLIES
fuses, wiper fluid, brake fluid, oil, emergency kit, flares, candles, matches, water, emergency blanket, maps, inverter,
DIVERSIONS
chocolate, comfort foods, hobby items, paper, pens/pencils, painting supplies, watercolor supplies, clay, crayons, markers, puzzles, crossword puzzles, word search books, board games, books, bible, music, cds, dvds, portable players, portable battery speakers, instruments and supplies, strings, picks, rosin, pencil sharpener, stapler, tape, glue, scrapbook items, knitting, bead work, needlework, sewing supplies, paint, paintbrush etc. printer paper and ink cartridges, stamps,
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Rice cooker, cast iron Dutch oven, cast iron pans,bread maker, pressure cooker, seed sprouter, wok, bread pans, casserole dishes ins several sizes, 2 can openers, pizza pan, grill tools, bread maker, fondue pot w/ candle or sterno base & lid, sterno, chafing dish, small metal grate, such as one from a small bbq grill, charcoal, lighter fluid, large coffee cans w/holes placed on sides, both top & bottom, disposable heating pans and bases- used for weddings, a large wide-mouth thermos, a pump pot (insulated) for coffee or hot water, propane stove (properly ventilated), backpacking stove (small but effective), 2 hand held can openers, corkscrew, spoons, ladles & spatulas, whisk, egg beater, small bbq grill or smoker, small propane gas grill, aluminum pie plates, propane lighters made for bbq or fireplaces
FOOD
Dried fruit and veggies, saltine crackers, bagged cookies, nutrition bars, snack crackers, peanut butter, beef jerky, gatorade, nutrition shakes, potato chips, breakfast bars, rice crispy treats, pet food & treats, bottled water (1 gal./day/person) Baking mixes - cookie, bread, muffin, pancake, pie, especially ones that do not need eggs Baking powder Baking soda Barley Bay leaves (insects avoid foods like flour with a bay leaf stored inside the bag) Beans-dry beans (pinto, kidney, black) all types Bottled drinks and juices Bullion, concentrated broth Butter Flakes & flavoring, like Molly McButter. Powdered Buttermilk Candy - hard, chewing gum, chocolate, gummies, mints, chocolate bars
CANNED FOODS:
beans, broth, chicken, chili, tomatoes, sauces, fried onions, fruit, canned milk, pie filling, pumpkin, salmon, soups, stew, sweet potatoes, tuna, vegetables, meats mushrooms, (chicken, turkey, beef, spam, ham), Cans of lemonade mix, other canned dry drink mixes Cheese dips in jars Cheese in Wax Cheese soups, like cheddar, broccoli cheese, and jack cheese Chinese food ingredients Chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, mint chocolate chips, butterscotch chips Chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup squeeze bottles (about that dry milk, again) Coffee filters (also for straining silt out of water) Corn Masa de Harina or corn tortilla mix Corn meal Corn starch for thickening Cream of Wheat Cream soups (good for flavoring rice & pasta, too) Crisco, plain & butter flavored Dried eggs Dried fruit Dried mushrooms Dried onion (big containers at warehouse stores) Dried soups Dry cocoa Dry coffee creamer (big sealed cans, many uses including making dry milk taste better) Dry Mustard Flour, self rising flour Flour tortilla mix for flour tortillas, wraps, and flatbread Flours - rice, etc. Wheat can be hard on children's stomachs - Gluten Free Pantry has rice fours and mixes that are great - Whole Foods carries them FLUFF Garlic powder Granola bars (not great shelf life) Hard candy Herbs & Spices Honey Hot chocolate mix Instant coffee if you drink it, or coffee and a manual drip cone or similar Instant mashed potatoes Jarred or canned spaghetti sauce Jarred peppers Jellies and Jams Jerky Ketchup Kool Aid, Lard, Manteca (good in beans, substitute for bacon or salt pork, tortilla making, many other uses) Large packages dry pasta, thinner type saves fuel Milk - powered, canned, storable, Marshmallows Mayo in small jars Mayo packets from warehouse store, if you must, not really a good value. Mexican food ingredients Mustard Nestle Table Cream (substitute for sour cream, cream, or half-and-half) Nuts (freeze if you have room) Oatmeal OILS (all kinds - short shelf life so rotate
VERY IMPORTANT- you cannot cook without it: Olive, Cannola, Sunflower, Safflower
Sesame, Olives, green and black Onions & Onion powder Pasta (small cook faster) Pasta Sauces canned, dried, Packaged bread crumbs Pancake mix, one step, and other mixes that already have the eggs in them Parmesan Peanut butter, nut butters Pepper Pet food Potatoes - you can grow others from eyes Pickles, relish (not refrigerator case type) Popcorn - loose as well as bags Power bars Raisins Ramen Ravioli or canned pastas Real butter or favorite margarine-keep frozen if you can. Butter keeps a long time in cool temps) Recharge or electrolyte drinks Rice Salsa and hot sauces Salt Sourdough starter Spam Spices and herbs your family likes Stovetop Dressing mix Sugar (brown and white, powdered) Sweetened condensed milk, Tea (ginger and herbal), Tortillas, Trail mix, Ultra pasteurized milk (expensive), Vanilla (improves dry milk, too), Velveeta (watch carton date, freeze for storage if possible), Vienna sausage, Vinegar, Yeast, Baby food, Pet food. |
