Emergency Disaster Check List

14 Days of Supplies for 1 Person

Experts recommendation vary from having 3 to 14 days of supplies on hand in case of emergencies. It is better to have more supplies than needed and this checklist provides a baseline for that. Note special supplies may be needed for infants (diapers, formula) and the elderly (medicine).

Water

	Min	Recommend	Preferred	Comments
Water (gallons)	7	21	140+	To preserve water for 6 months use the following
Reg. Clorox Bleach (bottle)	1	1	1	1 qt water --> 2 drops bleach; 1 gal water --> 8 drops bleach
Eye Dropper	1	2	2+	(double does of bleach for cloudy water)
Water Treatment Tablets	7	14	28+	1 tablet cleans 1 qt of water (Camping stores sell these)
Water Filteration System	1	1	1	Katadyn is the top brand for these systems. The Katadyn pocket is recommended.
Water Containers	Varies	Varies	Varies	Opaque plastics & wrap in black trash bag in cool, dry place

Food

	Min	Recommend	Preferred	Comments
Emergency Food Bars	14	14	28	(1) 1200 Calories bar per day
MRE (Meals Ready to Eat)	7	28	42+	Food bars will substain life and provide the needed nutritional values. MREs provide the the "fill" and variety that food bars do not have.

Sanitation

	Min	Recommend	Preferred	Comments
Dry Lime	Varies	Varies	Varies	*See note 1*
Toliet Paper (Roll)	7	14	28	Get individually plastic wrap rolls
Baby Wipes (Package)	2	6	12+	Less bulky than toilet paper and can be used to clean body/face/hands as well
Folding Shovel	1	1	2	Camping stores sell these

Shelter Equipment

	Min	Recommend	Preferred	Comments
Tent	1	1	1	Tent for 1 to 2 persons
Sleeping Bag	1	1	1	Ensure the sleeping bag is designed for the area you live in

Tools

	Min	Recommend	Preferred	Comments
Radio	1	2	2	Use a non-battery, hand crank or solar power radio
Pipe Wrench	1	1	1	Use to close gas values (Home Improvement stores)
Fire Extingusher	1	1	1	Get a re-chargable A,B,C extingusher (Wal-Mart)
Whistle	1	2	2
Flashlight	1	2	4	Get a non-battery, hand crank and a flashlight based
Batteries for FlashLight	Varies	Varies	Varies	Estimate 1 set of batteries every 3 days
Duffle Bag	1	2	2	In case you must leave the area, used to take your gear
Duct Tape (Roll)	1	2	4
Working Gloves	1	2	2
Sissors	1	2	2
Candle	2	4	4+	Get the 100 Hour Plus candle for best performance. These can be used to light, heat, warm and steralize tools.
Trash Bags (box)	1	2	2+

Kitchen

	Min	Recommend	Preferred	Comments
Propane Stove	0	1	1	The smaller the better
Propane (can)	7	14	28
Lighter	1	2	4
Matches (box)	1	5	10	Camping waterproof/windproof kind if possible
Pressure Cooker	1	1	2	Used to boil water and make safe to drink. Water must be AT LEAST 10 mins in a rolling boil before it is safe to drink.
Disposable Cups	7	14	14+
Disposable Utensils	1	7	7+
Non Electric Can Opener	1	1	2

First Aid

	Min	Recommend	Preferred	Comments
First Aid Kit	1	1	2	Kits vary in size and what is included and no one kit alone will do it. Get the largest portable kit you can find. Warehouse clubs (Sam's Club, BJs, etc) are the best places to find big ones resonsable price.
Cotton Balls (bag)	1	1	2
Rubbing Alcohol (bottle)	1	2	4
Iodine (bottle)	1	2	4
Hand Sanitizer (bottle)	1	2	4
Gauzes (box)	1	5	10
Medical Tape (Roll)	1	5	5
Bandages (box)	1	5	5
Petroleum jelly (Jar)	1	2	2
Warmers	7	14	50+
Protective Mask	14	28	42

Personal Protection [OPTIONAL]

During emergency events the best and worst of mankind can be found. Ideally you may find yourself with a group of people that are willing to help anyone but at the same time you must be prepared to face the fact that you may also encounter the brutal barbaic animalist nature of mankind as well. How will you protect yourself and those you love?

Firearms are a personal decision that everyone must make for themseleves. I found this quote best in the research I found on this subject. "In choosing a firearms, a shotgun is a very desirable weapon. There is a certain psychological factor involving shotguns. It creates instant fear for anyone who has ever been faced by one. Consult with a gun dealer as to the best type for your needs. Also, make sure you have an adequate supply of fresh ammunition on hand." (Source: See Note 1)

Read these two articles for more information

On sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs by Dave Grossman

The Parable of the Sheep by Charles Riggs

Note 1:

In the event of a major disaster, the possibility of ruptured or blocked sewer lines is conceivable. Under such conditions, toilets could not be utilized due to the threat of disease, escalating to epidemic proportions if not properly dealt with.

Establish a temporary toilet facility, preferably on the most distant perimeter of your property from your house. Excavate a hole approximately two feet square, and three feet deep. Fill the freshly excavated hole with approximately two to three inches of dry lime. The excavation is now ready for use. Periodically apply an inch or two of dry lime to the excavation as it fills. When the excavation has filled to within six inches from the top, apply two inches of dry lime, and the remainder with dirt to the top of the excavation.

(Source: The Earthquake Guide by Bill Munz A MUST READ)

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Created by A. Herrera on 05 Sep 05

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