Survival And Self-Reliance 102 Basic Supplies Kit

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

Earthquakes, floods, and other disasters can seriously disrupt normal life. Services may not be available, transportation may be cut off and roads may be blocked. In some cases, you may be forced to evacuate. Be ready to respond to any situation by assembling and maintaining a Disaster Supplies Kit.

Water
Plan on one gallon of water per person per day. Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as mason jars or glass bottles. Use water for health. Store with OxyDrops please don’t use Clorox Bleach to store water.
Because water is so important to human survival, it should never be withheld. Drink at least two quarts per day, as long as supplies last, and look for alternative sources.

Food
Store at least a 7-14 days(A 30 day supply is better) of no-perishable food. Choose foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, or preparation and are compact and lightweight. If food must be cooked, include a few cans of Sterno and the small Sterno Stove you can get these at Wal-Mart or a camping store and cost less than $10. You will need to have a way to heat water and heat food so more than one way to cook is a must. Get a cheap camp stove and have lots of extra fuel.

Food suggestions:

Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
Staples-sugar, salt, pepper
High energy foods-peanut butter, jelly, crackers, nuts, health food bars, trail mix.
Comfort stress foods-cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals.
Vitamins
Container - Sandwich Bags
Store the supplies in an easy-to-carry object such as a large, covered trash container, camping backpack, or a duffel bag.
MRE’s Meals Ready to Eat


First Aid Kits
This is just a start for a first aid kit you will have to add to and build this kit over the weeks and days to come, but time is short so start now.
Have two first aid kits. Keep a complete first aid kit in your home and car.
Items to include:
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
4-inch gauze pads
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
Triangular bandages (3)
2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
3-inch sterile roller bandages
Scissors
Tweezers
Needles
Moistened towelettes
Antiseptic
Thermometer
Tongue blades (2)
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Cleansing agent-soap
Latex gloves (12-24 pair)
Sunscreen
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for upset stomach)
Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Laxative
Medicine dropper
Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Find a good basic first aid textbook and read it and take a first aid and CPR class. If you have the extra time take a EMT class you will never think you wasted your time.

Supplies and Tools
This is very basic so use this as a start and build on it.
Emergency preparedness manual (and read it and know it)
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries Or hand cranked radio is best
Non-electric can opener, utility knife(you should have more than one of these)
Fire extinguisher, small canister, A-B-C type
Tube tent
Pliers
Tape-Duct tape
Bolt Cutters
Axe and Hatchet
Bow saw with extra blades
Pick for hard soil
Shovels, Hoe and Crowbar
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Signal flares
Paper and pencils
Needles and thread (a good sewing kit is a must)
Medicine dropper
Shut off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Whistle
Hammer, nails
Plastic sheeting
Clothing and Bedding
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain gear
One blanket or sleeping bag per person
Hat and gloves
Thermal underwear
Sunglasses
Sanitation
Toilet paper, towelettes
Soap, liquid detergent
Feminine supplies
Personal items-shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, comb and brush, lip balm.
Small shovel, for digging and expedient latrine
Plastic garbage bag and ties
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach
A camping toilet with needed items for it
Candles lots of them, just when you think you have what you need then start over and buy more.

Special Items
Include items for household members with special needs, such as infants, elderly, or disabled individuals.
Babies
Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Powdered Milk
Medications
Elderly people
Heart and high blood pressure medication
Insulin
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Favorite entertainment items
Coloring books and crayons
Games
Books

Important Documents
Keep these records in a waterproof container.
Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds.
Passports, social security cards, immunization records
Savings and checking account numbers
Credit card account numbers and companies
Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
A small amount of cash $100-$250 in small bills, $5,$10 and some $20

Storage Suggestions
Store the kit in a safe, convenient place known to all family members. If possible, it should be a cool, dry, dark location. Keep a smaller version of your Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car. Keep items, or groups of items, in water-proof and air tight plastic bags. Change the water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Rotate the food every six months. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the proper procedure for storing prescription medications. Replace batteries often.