Author: Fuchi
Date: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Keywords: Food

Prep Check List

By: Fuchi

No matter what you are preparing for a SHTF situation, winter storm, fire, flood, tornado or other natural disaster you need to put together a disaster preparedness kit and checklist to give you and your family a better chance of survival. Most Federal/State government agencies are recommending that you prepare your family to be self-sufficient for at least three days to a week before services can be completely restored after a major disaster. Some suggested Preparations: Water: Store one gallon per person per day. Two quarts for drinking and two quarts for cooking.

Food: Have enough non-perishable food on hand for your family to survive on for three days to one week. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. Select foods that are compact and can be stored for long periods of time.

Cooking: Have alternative methods for cooking like a camp stove or even a barbecue.

Basic Supplies that should be included in your Disaster Preparedness Kits: Mess Kit; plates, cups, utensils

Emergency Preparedness Manual

Flashlight and Extra Batteries or a Wind Flashlight Wind or battery Operated Radio with Extra Batteries Waterproof Matches

Candles, Battery Operated Lamps, Lanterns and Lantern Fuel Battery Operated Smoke Alarm

Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector Plastic Garbage Bags, Zip-locking Bags Fire Extinguisher (small canister ABC type) Antiseptic

Full supply of Prescription Medication Non-electric Can Opener

Aluminum Foil

Important Documents Checklist

Cash (bills and change)

Non-electric can opener

Utility knife w/extra blades

Tube tent

Pliers

Tape

Compass

Aluminum foil

Plastic storage containers

Signal flare

Paper, pencil

Needles, thread

Medicine dropper

Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water Whistle

Plastic sheeting

Map of the area (for locating supply points and if needed shelters) Sanitation

Personal Hygiene Items

Portable Toilet and Toilet Paper

Toilet paper, towelettes

Soap, liquid detergent

Feminine supplies

Personal hygiene items

Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) Plastic bucket with tight lid

Disinfectant

Household chlorine bleach

Medical

Health records for each family member, including one page for each person with a brief history of any major medical conditions or episodes, vaccination records, and doctor's contact information.

List of special needs for any family member (i.e. disability, pregnancy, allergy, etc.) List of medication needed by family members Health insurance information

Name and address of family dentist

First Aid Kit

Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car (20) adhesive bandages, various sizes (1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing (1) conforming roller gauze bandage

(2) triangular bandages

(2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads

(2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads

(1) roll 3" cohesive bandage

(2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer (6) antiseptic wipes

(2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves Adhesive tape, 2" width

Anti-bacterial ointment

Cold pack

Scissors (small, personal)

Tweezers

CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield Non-Prescription Drugs

Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever

Anti-diarrhea medication

Antacid (for stomach upset)

Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) Laxative

Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Clothing and Bedding

Include at least one complete change of seasonal clothing and footwear per person.

Sturdy shoes or work boots

Rain gear

Blankets or sleeping bags

Hat and gloves

Sunglasses

Its always a good idea to have all your important family documents organized during normal times; during disasters (man made or natural), you'll want to make it a priority. Use this checklist to assemble your documents and make sure they're all up-to-date. You may want to keep some documents in a safe deposit box, fire-proof safe or other secure location. If so, keep copies handy for easy access and take them with you in the even of a disaster.

Financial

Bank address and phone number (include all account numbers) Retirement accounts name, address, phone numbers Credit card numbers and expiration dates Family

Birth certificates

Marriage certificates

Divorce decrees

Passport

Citizenship papers

Adoption papers

Social Security Cards

Drivers Licenses

General Household

State and Federal Tax Records

Fire, Homeowners, and Renters insurance policies Life insurance policies

U.S. Savings Bonds, stocks, securities, deeds and mortgages Car title and registration

Automobile insurance

Last will and testament

Location of extra set of house and car keys Names and descriptions of any pets

Veterinarian's name, address and phone number Other

For Children/Baby;

Canned or Powered Formula

Diapers & Wipes

Bottles & Nipples

Powered Milk

Baby Food

Medications & Ointment

Entertainment; Games & Books.

Banking; Keep and adequate amount of cash on hand to last your family for up to a week.

Communications; It is possible that telephones (cell or land line) may still be operational even if the power does go out. . Make sure you have fully charged backup battery available for all of your cell phones available. Plan for the situation that all telephones will not be working in the event of a major disaster. It might be wise to include a set of battery operated FRS/GRS radios (one for each family member)

Pets; Be sure to have extra food and water for your pets in your preparedness plans.

Remember, what works for me and mine, may not be what works for you and yours, so feel free to add/delete items as you see fit.