IT DOES NOT HURT TO BE PREPARED

To some I may sound like a lunatic, or a right wing extremist nut. BUT!!! Reality could set in quicker than one can imagine, and should things go a bit haywire in the next few years, just get yourselves ready with a few things. Below is a list that can help!

Water — 1 gallon per person per day (a week’s supply of water is preferable)Water purification First aid kit, freshly stockedFirst aid bookFoodGas MaskSurgical Mask(bird flu)Can opener (non-electric)Blankets or sleeping bagsPortable radio, flashlight and spare batteriesEssential medicationsExtra pair of eyeglassesExtra pair of house and car keysFire extinguisher — A-B-C typeFood, water and restraint (leash or carrier) for petsCash and changeBaby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, soap and baby powder, clothing, blankets, baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices.Sanitation SuppliesLarge plastic trash bags for waste; tarps and rain ponchosLarge trash cansBar soap and liquid detergentShampooToothpaste and toothbrushesFeminine hygiene suppliesToilet paperHousehold bleachSafety and ComfortSturdy shoesHeavy gloves for clearing debrisCandles and matchesLight sticksChange of clothingKnife or razor bladesGarden hose for siphoning and firefightingTentCommunication kit: paper, pens, stampsCookingPlastic knives, forks, spoonsPaper plates and cupsPaper towelsHeavy-duty aluminum foilCamping stove for outdoor cooking (caution: before using fire to cook, make sure there are no gas leaks; never use charcoal indoors)Tools and SuppliesAxe, shovel, broomAdjustable wrench for turning off gas Tool kit including a screwdriver, pliers and a hammerCoil of 1/2” ropePlastic tape, staple gun and sheeting for window replacementBicycleCity mapSmall CompassMatchesFire Starter Sticks(magnesium)