Daily Preparations for Emergencies

Daily Preparations for Emergencies

By Joseph Parish

The time to start preparing and to establish a sufficient supply of preparedness items is way before an event actually happens. Before these problem times arrive and you are required to bug out you need to carefully look at what items you and your family use and are needed on a daily basis. Next in order to get an accurate count on the quantity of items necessary you should then multiply this figure by the number of days you expect to be in a bug out condition.

As an example, tomorrow when you first awaken start writing down every item that you use during the day. Here is a short list of my items from an average day.

1. Bathroom supplies – A Tooth Brush and toothpaste is needed early in the morning. As is Shampoo, Soap and shaving equipment such as shaving cream and Razor.

2. Bed/Sleeping Bag/Blanket/Pillow – You can’t function properly if you fail to get a good night sleep.

3. Communication Gear – Radios of various kinds can be handy additions when bugging out.

4. Cooking utensils – Pots, Pans and other Utensils are a must along with a means to cook and serve the food so be sure to include cup and plates.

5. Clothing – these items should be appropriate for the season. It makes no sense in having mittens and gloves in the summer time.

6. Fire making items – Include here matches, lighters

7. Fishing Supplies – Just in case you wish to supplement your stored food with some fresh caught fish. Include rod and reel as well as a supply of tackle.

8. Foods – For breakfast foods you should choose those that appeal to all members of the family. The same would apply for lunch time meals and once again you should make note of the foods which are consumed. Lastly jot down a few notes concerning the foods consumed at dinner. While on the topic of food don’t forget seasonings. During emergency times food can be very bland without some sort of seasoning to liven it up.

9. Insect Repellant – Self explanatory

10. Lighting supplies – Here you find your candles, flashlights and lanterns. Make certain to take extra batteries with you for all sizes needed by your battery operated items.

11. Medicine – Always include any special prescription medications that members of your family may be on. Keep your first aid kit well supplied and up to date. Add items such as cough drops, aspirins, etc.

12. NBC Protection – Most of the time these will include the all popular gas mask. I have one for each member of our family.

13. Restroom supplies – These need no introduction. Make sure to include enough toilet paper for all members of your group. Toilet paper is a great bartering item as well should the need arise.

14. Shelter – this will apply to everyone. We all require some sort of lodging.

15. Tools – Let’s include garden and wood working tools at this stage of our list. Many people may not necessarily consider these to be essentials, that is up to you.

16. Towels and wash cloths are another necessity for both young and old.

17. Weapons and related items – Here you would include your various weapons, the ammo used for those weapons and gun cleaning supplies.

18. Water – Water is necessary for life itself whether it is to drink or to wash with. You should also take into account some sort of filter system as well.

After you have made your list up then sit down and examine each and every entry. Add and subtract according to your needs and likes. You could exclude those extra unnecessary items that would weigh you down in the event you are bugging out on foot. Properly supplying your bug out kits with items of necessity as well as nice to have things can make the difference between acceptance and being a burden. Which would you rather be?

Copyright @2010 Joseph Parish

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