PREPARING YOUR FAMILY EMERGENCY KIT

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Ten Suggestions when preparing for an Emergency

Ten (10) Suggestions when preparing for an emergency:
1. At least a 3 day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day)
2. A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food and non electric can opener and plastic utensils.
3. Rain gear, sturdy shoes and a change of clothes, underwear and hygiene products.
4. Blankets, bedding or sleeping bags.
5. A first aid kit and prescription medications.
6. A list of family physicians and important medical information.
7. Special items for infants, pets, the elderly, the infirmed and family members with disabilities.
8. A battery –powered radio, flashlight and plenty of batteries; tools duct tape pen and paper and household bleach.
9. Identification, credit cards, cash and photocopies of important family documents including insurance information.

10. And an extra set of car and house keys.

100 Things that Disappear in an Emergency....

100 Items to Disappear First

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)

2. Water Filters/Purifiers

3. Portable Toilets

4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.

5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)

6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.

7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.

8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.

9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar

10. Rice - Beans - Wheat

11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)

12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)

13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.

14. and 15. I don't know what happened to them.....

16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.

17. Survival Guide Book.

18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)

19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.

20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)

21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)

22. Vitamins

23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item) 24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.

25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)

26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)

27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)

28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)

29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).

30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels

31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)

32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)

33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)

34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit

35. Tuna Fish (in oil)

36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)

37. First aid kits

38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)

39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies

40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)

41. Flour, yeast & salt

42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first

43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators

44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)

45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts

46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns

47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)

48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)

49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc

50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)

51. Fishing supplies/tools

52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams

53. Duct Tape

54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes

55. Candles

56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)

57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags

58. Garden tools & supplies

59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies

60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.

61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)

62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax) 6

3. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel

64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc

65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats

66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)

67. Board Games, Cards, Dice

68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer

69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets

70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)

71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)

72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.

73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)

74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)

75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase

76. Reading glasses

77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)

78. "Survival-in-a-Can"

79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens

80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog

81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)

82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky

83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts

84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)

85. Lumber (all types)

86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)

87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's 88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.

89. Lantern Hangers

90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts

91. Teas

92. Coffee

93. Cigarettes

94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)

95. Paraffin wax

96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.

97. Chewing gum/candies

98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)

99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs

100. Goats/chickens

This list is from the internet, I just thought it was interesting.

Preparing for the Future, ???

Yesterday as I was talking to some friends about the Bible and being prepared for the future and what ever comes our way. One lady said, well, I am not stocking up..we buy what we need that week and we go on. She said the Bible teaches us that God will provide for us. Then she said, and if my family is starving, I would just come and take it from people like you. People that are stocking up. Even though I didn't say anything, I thought....Well, you will find a gun or one angry momma that won't let you......(Besides that, I would share, you don't have to take anything from me, I will share if I have it)....I got home and I continued thinking about what she said...And, she is right...People would do that. I would do that, if my 4 babies were starving. I would ask, beg, and if have to steal to keep my children alive and going and not suffering. But, and this is a BIG BUT, I don't have too. Because God has given me the resources and the know how on how to prepare for my family. And, how to prepare for what ever comes our way. I am not hoarding, I only keep what I think will get us through a hard time. I would love to have enough to get us through a year. I don't have it, but I am working towards it. But, at the same time, if someone came to me and was hungry, I am going to feed them and take care of them. If a friend has fallen on hard times and has no food, or clothes, or even seeds for a garden, I will be here sharing what God has let me collect just for that purpose. The purpose of taking care of others, whether that be a stranger of my children. I have wanted to write a blog about this for so long, I didn't know what to say or rather how to say it. Because I do know how I feel and I do know that what I am doing is not wrong. I prayed really hard last night, asked God to let me know what to say or how to say it. And, believe me I still have a lot to say. But, this has helped me start telling you and has helped me get it off my chest a bit.
Okay, I am preparing for our future, we never know what is going to happen. Heck, my husband could loose his job tomorrow. But, I AM PREPARED! My family will have food and will be able to make it. There should be a balance between hoarding and living in the moment while preparing the future, and I do believe I have it.

I have to go and plant some stuff in my garden...but, I wanted to leave you with this (and, yes I am cutting and pasting this from a website my friend sent me. I have so much more to say and I will say it.) This came from this web page....PAGE

V. Is Any of This Really Necessary? What Are The Chances….?

1. Bible history tells us to prepare

2. Church history tells us to prepare

3. Recent history tells us to prepare- Frontier churches, Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1 and WW2

4. Current history tells us to prepare- Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, etc.; California earthquakes and wild fires; Los Angeles riots; oppression of the church in various other countries.

5. World political and economic situation tells us to prepare.

6. Common sense tells us to prepare

He has lots to say, maybe check it out.

Now, I am going....I will continue to pray about this. Off to plants some beets, radishes, dandelions and turnip greens.