I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
four hurricanes in a season either!

I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
else we need for an emergency situation.

My thoughts on this a
BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
need it... have to look after the furbabies)
Water bottles (how many gallons?)
candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
couple of torches
Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
battery-powered radio

FOOD:
Canned tuna
Canned fruit
Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
Longlife milk
Longlife juice

What else???

~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
http://www.kajikitscorner.com
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"Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
...
> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> four hurricanes in a season either!
>
> I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
> to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
> else we need for an emergency situation.
>
> My thoughts on this a
> BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
> need it... have to look after the furbabies)
> Water bottles (how many gallons?)
> candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
> couple of torches
> Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
> battery-powered radio
>
> FOOD:
> Canned tuna
> Canned fruit
> Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
> Longlife milk
> Longlife juice
>
> What else???


Here is what FEMA recommends:

http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm

Dimitri

PS I alwasys have an extra propane bottle for the grill ( I will eat all the
steak FIRST!)

dc

Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit

After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but
they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may
take days. Would your family be prepared to cope with the emergency until help
arrives?

Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. One way
to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit. Once disaster hits, you
won't have time to shop or search for supplies. But if you've gathered supplies
in advance, your family can endure an evacuation or home confinement.

To prepare your kit

Review the checklists in this document.

Gather the supplies that are listed. You may need them if your family is
confined at home.

Place the supplies you'd most likely need for an evacuation in an easy-to-carry
container. These supplies are listed with an asterisk (*).

Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not
have much time to respond.

A highway spill of hazardous material could mean instant evacuation.

A winter storm could confine your family at home. An earthquake, flood, tornado
or any other disaster could cut off basic services--gas, water, electricity and
telephones--for days.

Water

Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using
containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles.
A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day.
Hot environments and intense physical activity can double that amount. Children,
nursing mothers and ill people will need more.

a.. Store one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking, two
quarts for food preparation/sanitation)*


b.. Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your
household.
Food

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that
require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. If you
must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are compact and
lightweight.

*Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:

a.. Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
b.. Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
c.. Staples--sugar, salt, pepper

d.. High energy foods--peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix
e.. Vitamins
f.. Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons on special diets
g.. Comfort/stress foods--cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops,
instant coffee, tea bags
First Aid Kit

Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit*
should include:

a.. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
b.. 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
c.. 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
d.. Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
e.. Triangular bandages (3)
f.. 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
g.. 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
h.. Scissors
i.. Tweezers
j.. Needle
k.. Moistened towelettes
l.. Antiseptic
m.. Thermometer
n.. Tongue blades (2)
o.. Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
p.. Assorted sizes of safety pins
q.. Cleansing agent/soap
r.. Latex gloves (2 pair)
s.. Sunscreen
Non-prescription drugs

a.. Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
b.. Anti-diarrhea medication
c.. Antacid (for stomach upset)
d.. Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control
Center)
e.. Laxative
f.. Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid
manual.

SUPPLIES

There are six basics you should stock in your home: water, food, first aid
supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies and special items.
Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an
easy-to-carry container--suggested items are marked with an asterisk(*).
Possible containers include a large, covered trash container; a camping
backpack; or a duffle bag.

Tools and Supplies

a.. Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils*
b.. Emergency preparedness manual*
c.. Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
d.. Flashlight and extra batteries*
e.. Cash or traveler's checks, change*
f.. Nonelectric can opener, utility knife*
g.. Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type
h.. Tube tent
i.. Pliers
j.. Tape
k.. Compass
l.. Matches in a waterproof container
m.. Aluminum foil
n.. Plastic storage containers
o.. Signal flare
p.. Paper, pencil
q.. Needles, thread
r.. Medicine dropper
s.. Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
t.. Whistle
u.. Plastic sheeting
v.. Map of the area (for locating shelters)
Sanitation

a.. Toilet paper, towelettes*
b.. Soap, liquid detergent*
c.. Feminine supplies*
d.. Personal hygiene items*
e.. Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
f.. Plastic bucket with tight lid
g.. Disinfectant
h.. Household chlorine bleach
Clothing and Bedding

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

a.. Sturdy shoes or work boots*
b.. Hat and gloves
c.. Rain gear*
d.. Thermal underwear
e.. Blankets or sleeping bags*
f.. Sunglasses
Special Items

Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or
disabled persons.

a.. For Baby*
a.. Formula
b.. Diapers
c.. Bottles
d.. Powdered milk
e.. Medications
a.. For Adults*
a.. Heart and high blood pressure medication
b.. Insulin
c.. Prescription drugs
d.. Denture needs
e.. Contact lenses and supplies
f.. Extra eye glasses
a.. Entertainment--games and books.
a.. Important Family Documents
Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container.
a.. Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
b.. Passports, social security cards, immunization records
c.. Bank account numbers
d.. Credit card account numbers and companies
e.. Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
f.. Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
SUGGESTIONS AND REMINDERS

a.. Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a
smaller version of the Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car.
b.. Keep items in air-tight plastic bags.
c.. Change your stored water supply every six months so it stays fresh.
d.. Rotate your stored food every six months.
e.. Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace
batteries, update clothes, etc.
f.. Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.
CREATE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN

To get started...

Contact your local emergency management or civil defense office and your local
American Red Cross chapter.

a.. Find out which disasters are most likely to happen in your community.
b.. Ask how you would be warned.
c.. Find out how to prepare for each.
Meet with your family.

a.. Discuss the types of disasters that could occur.
b.. Explain how to prepare and respond.
c.. Discuss what to do if advised to evacuate.
d.. Practice what you have discussed.
Plan how your family will stay in contact if separated by disaster.

a.. Pick two meeting places:


1.. a location a safe distance from your home in case of fire.
2.. a place outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home.
a.. Choose an out-of-state friend as a "check-in contact" for everyone to
call.
Complete these steps.

1.. Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone.
2.. Show responsible family members how and when to shut off water, gas and
electricity at main switches.
3.. Install a smoke detector on each level of your home, especially near
bedrooms; test monthly and change the batteries two times each year.
4.. Contact your local fire department to learn about home fire hazards.
5.. Learn first aid and CPR. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter for
information and training.
Meet with your neighbors.
Plan how the neighborhood could work together after a disaster. Know your
neighbors' skills (medical, technical). Consider how you could help neighbors
who have special needs, such as elderly or disabled persons. Make plans for
child care in case parents can't get home.

Remember to practice and maintain your plan.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community and Family Preparedness
Program and the American Red Cross Disaster Education Program are nationwide
efforts to help people prepare for disasters of all types. For more information,
please contact your local or State Office of Emergency Management, and your
local American Red Cross chapter. Ask for "Your Family Disaster Plan" and the
"Emergency Preparedness Checklist."

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:

> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> four hurricanes in a season either!
>
> I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
> to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
> else we need for an emergency situation.
>
> My thoughts on this a
> BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
> need it... have to look after the furbabies)
> Water bottles (how many gallons?)
> candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
> couple of torches
> Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
> battery-powered radio
>
> FOOD:
> Canned tuna
> Canned fruit
> Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
> Longlife milk
> Longlife juice
>
> What else???
>

151 rum, Dark Rum, passion fruit juice, ice.

Best regards,
Bob

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:21:05 -0400, Karen AKA Kajikit
> wrote:

> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
>in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
>of this,
>Go online and search "Bug out Bags" or "72-hour" Bug Out Bags". Just keep it simple.

"Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
...
> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> four hurricanes in a season either!
>
> I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
> to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
> else we need for an emergency situation.
>
> My thoughts on this a
> BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
> need it... have to look after the furbabies)
> Water bottles (how many gallons?)
> candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
> couple of torches
> Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
> battery-powered radio
>
> FOOD:
> Canned tuna
> Canned fruit
> Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
> Longlife milk
> Longlife juice
>
> What else???
>

Duct tape

Cash, have a couple of hundred in small bills around. No
electricity, no cash dispensers.

Get a windup radio and at least one windup torch (google for them)

Have a plain non-electric telephone, the $10 kind you get at Target.
It works if the telephone line is operative, regardless of electricity.

Battery powered fans

Dry milk for protein if all else fails

Can opener, manual

Water: check expiry date on bottles, figure a gallon or so per person
per day, more of course for pets.

Plain bleach as disinfectant

Rubber thingy to act as a stopper in bathtub to store water for
flushing toilets etc.

Basic tools: hammer, prybar, screwdrivers, etc.

Other things will occur...

pavane

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:21:49 -0500, zxcvbob >
wrote:

>Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:

>> What else???
>>
>
>151 rum, Dark Rum, passion fruit juice, ice.


LOL! So then I won't notice the wind roaring outside because of the
roaring in my ears?

~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
http://www.kajikitscorner.com
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:21:20 GMT, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

Thanks Dimitri! Since this is my first year in Florida I've never had
to worry about this stuff before...

>Here is what FEMA recommends:
>
>http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm
>

~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
http://www.kajikitscorner.com
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:21:20 GMT, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

>
>http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm

Hmm... having read it, it's not very specific, is it. I really wanted
to know what's the minimum amount of food to buy for the box so I can
overcater (like i do for everything ! lol) Some of the other
suggestions on it are useful though. I'll bear them in mind. We don't
have the kind of spare cash that a lot of that preperation would
require, and we don't have the spares already (poverty-stricken
newlywed apartment-renters here...) Maybe we can do it in stages...
~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
http://www.kajikitscorner.com
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:58:44 GMT, "pavane"
> wrote:

>
>"Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
.. .
>> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
>> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
>> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
>> four hurricanes in a season either!
>>
>> I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
>> to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
>> else we need for an emergency situation.
>>
>> My thoughts on this a
>> BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
>> need it... have to look after the furbabies)
>> Water bottles (how many gallons?)
>> candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
>> couple of torches
>> Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
>> battery-powered radio
>>
>> FOOD:
>> Canned tuna
>> Canned fruit
>> Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
>> Longlife milk
>> Longlife juice
>>
>> What else???
>>
>
>Duct tape
>
>Cash, have a couple of hundred in small bills around. No
>electricity, no cash dispensers.
>
>Get a windup radio and at least one windup torch (google for them)
>
>Have a plain non-electric telephone, the $10 kind you get at Target.
>It works if the telephone line is operative, regardless of electricity.
>
>Battery powered fans
>
>Dry milk for protein if all else fails
>
>Can opener, manual
>
>Water: check expiry date on bottles, figure a gallon or so per person
>per day, more of course for pets.
>
>Plain bleach as disinfectant
>
>Rubber thingy to act as a stopper in bathtub to store water for
>flushing toilets etc.
>
>Basic tools: hammer, prybar, screwdrivers, etc.
>
>Other things will occur...
>
>pavane

Thank you very much for this! It's a very useful little list...

~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
http://www.kajikitscorner.com
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"Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:21:20 GMT, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
> Thanks Dimitri! Since this is my first year in Florida I've never had
> to worry about this stuff before...

Damn BUG Repellant!

I forgot you were in Florida - maybe a snake bite kit. Can you tell I'm not a
Florida fan?

LOL

Dimitri

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> four hurricanes in a season either!
>
> I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
> to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
> else we need for an emergency situation.
>
> My thoughts on this a
> BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
> need it... have to look after the furbabies)
> Water bottles (how many gallons?)
> candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
> couple of torches
> Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
> battery-powered radio
>
> FOOD:
> Canned tuna
> Canned fruit
> Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
> Longlife milk
> Longlife juice
>
> What else???


A few odd things you might not think about:

Iodine. (can be used as antiseptic, is better than bleach for
decontaminating water, doesn't take up much room.)

Fresh fuel for the chainsaw.

Cell phone if you've got one (make sure it is charged.)

Soap, toilet paper, etc.

A bucket.

Camp stove. One or 2 burners is enough.

A jacket to wrap up in if you gotta go out in high wind and rain.

A hammer and some pretty big nails (12d is about right.)

Best regards,
Bob

zxcvbob > writes:
> Iodine. (can be used as antiseptic, is better than bleach for
> decontaminating water, doesn't take up much room.)

Be careful there. Most iodine is tincture of iodine, and if you use
enough of it to decontaminate the water, you've also put in enough
isopropyl alcohol that it's not good to drink.

From dealing with a few different disasters, the most important things
I've seen people wish they had, in no particular order:

1. Cash. Sometime good ol' folding money is the most useful
2. Contact information for relatives. Can't count the number of
people that thought they should call relatives, but had to call
information to actually get ahold of the,m
3. A water bottle. While helping out during the Red River Flood I saw
no end of people that got evacuated that were parched while the whole
world was feet deep in water, because they didn't have anything to
drink.
4. Medications. Nothing sucks more than having left the important
meds at home in the medicine cabinet.
5. A plan. Especially for something like a hurricane that hits a big
area, having thought ahead to where you might try to go when you need
to get out of Dodge can really make things easier. Especially if
everyone else is also trying to do the same thing.
6. Sufficient clothing, if it's likely to get cold or wet.

--
Richard W Kaszeta

http://www.kaszeta.org/rich

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:02:42 -0400, Karen AKA Kajikit
> wrote:

THE 72-HOUR SURVIVAL KIT

These are samples of survival bags. My own bag is at the bottom and
contains firearms I think long term. Tailor one to suit you and your
area and the area you might have to go to. I teach this as a free
hobby so ask any questions you have. These are all separate kits and
will work in just about any situation. They are not one great big
honkin one



This survival kit should be ready in the event that it is needed.
Place it in a safe spot away from the house in a shed or the trunk of
a vehicle. It contains the essential things that you will need to live
for 3 days. You can design it to fit your needs but it should contain
the following as a minimum:

Bottled water (3 gallons per person)
Water filter and purification tablets
Food (non-perishable) little or no cooking required
Camping plates and utensils
Vitamins and energy food bars, salt, honey
Backpacker's cooking stove and fuel
Flashlight, spare batteries and spare bulb
Candles and matches
First aid kit, drugs, extra eyeglasses
Emergency medical book
Seasonal clothing (rain gear, jacket, boots, etc.)
Tool box, pry bar, pliers, screwdriver, hatchet, etc.
Folding camp shovel (for latrine and garbage)
Pocket knife/leather man (multipurpose, sharp)
ABC fire extinguisher
Road flares
Local area maps
Tissues, toilet paper, sanitary napkins
Soap, toothbrushes, personal care kit
Plastic, foil, emergency space/wool blanket
Sleeping bag
Battery or solar powered radio
Cash
Plastic tubing for siphoning gasoline
Keep all in a plastic container with a tight lid
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Minimum Survival List

2 large garbage bags (shelter or rain gear) OR 10'x10' sheet of
plastic
100' parachute cord
Emergency space blanket
Metal cup (for cooking)
Jello with sugar (NOT NUTRASWEET)
Lighter or waterproof matches
2 stout candles
Knife
Whistle
Compass
Flashlight (small)
Stocking cap
Spare socks (double as mittens)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Disaster Supplies Kit

Earthquakes, floods, and other disasters can seriously disrupt
normal life.
Services may not be available, transportation may be cut off and
roads may be blocked. In some cases, you may be forced to evacuate.
Be ready to respond to any situation by assembling and maintaining
a Disaster Supplies Kit.

Water
Plan on one gallon of water per person per day. Store water in
plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers
that will decompose or break, such as mason jars or glass bottles.
Use water for health. Because water is so important to human
survival, it should never be withheld. Drink at least two quarts per
day, as long as supplies last, and look for alternative sources.

Food
Store at least a three-day supply of no-perishable food. Choose
foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, or preparation and are
compact and lightweight. If food must be cooked, include a can of
sterno.
Food suggestions:

Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
Staples-sugar, salt, pepper. High energy foods-peanut butter,
jelly, crackers, nuts, health food bars, trail mix. Comfort stress
foods-cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals.
Vitamins
Container
Store the supplies in an easy-to-carry object such as a large,
covered trash container, camping backpack, or a duffel bag.

First Aid Kits
Have two first aid kits. Keep a complete first aid kit in your home
and car.

Items to include:
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
4-inch gauze pads
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
Triangular bandages (3)
2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
3-inch sterile roller bandages
Scissors
Tweezers
Needles
Moistened towelettes
Antiseptic
Thermometer
Tongue blades (2)
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Cleansing agent-soap
Latex gloves (2 pair)
Sunscreen
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for upset stomach)
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)
Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic
first aid textbook.

Supplies and Tools
Emergency preparedness manual
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
Non-electric can opener, utility knife
Fire extinguisher, small canister, A-B-C type
Tube tent
Pliers
Tape
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Signal flares
Paper and pencils
Needles and thread
Medicine dropper
Shut off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Whistle
Plastic sheeting

Clothing and Bedding
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per
person.
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain gear
One blanket or sleeping bag per person
Hat and gloves
Thermal underwear
Sunglasses

Sanitation
Toilet paper, towelettes
Soap, liquid detergent
Feminine supplies
Personal items-shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, comb
and brush,
lip balm.
Small shovel, for digging and expedient latrine
Plastic garbage bag and ties
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach

Special Items
Include items for household members with special needs, such as
infants, elderly, or disabled individuals.
Babies
Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Powdered Milk
Medications
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Favorite entertainment items
Coloring books and crayons
Games
Books
Important Documents
Keep these records in a waterproof container.
Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds.
Passports, social security cards, immunization records
Savings and checking account numbers
Credit card account numbers and companies
Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)

Storage Suggestions
Store the kit in a safe, convenient place known to all family
members. If possible, it should be a cool, dry, dark location. Keep
a smaller version of your Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your
car. Keep items, or groups of items, in water-proof and air tight
plastic bags. Change the water supply every six months so it stays
fresh. Rotate the food every six months. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
about the proper procedure for storing prescription medications.
Replace batteries often.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is a mini guide to surviving for 5 days; it is a "friendly"
text that you can give your spouse or child to read without scaring
them. It does not cover foraging, snaring, etc. so would be totally
inadequate for medium or long-term survival.

Five-Day Survival Kit

First Aid
6 2"x2" gauze pads
6 4"x4" gauze pads
Roll of standard medical gauze tape
Assortment of povidone iodine wipes
Eye patch
Antibiotic/antiseptic cream
Package of steri-strips
Moleskin
Bandage scissors & tweezers
1 3" elastic bandage
1 3" gauze roller bandage
Sawyer brand Extractor Kit (snake & insect bites)
2 cravats

Signals
Sturdy plastic whistle
Pencil flare launcher with 6 flares
Shatterproof signal mirror
Sturdy flashlight with extra batteries
Extra bullets/shells if you have a firearm
Several strips (3"x12") international orange cloth

Fire
1 35mm film canister with cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly
Magnesium block with striker
Commercial tinder sticks
Magnifying glass
Butane lighter
Waterproof container of wooden "strike anywhere" kitchen matches

Food and Water
100 yards 15 lb. test fishing line
Hooks, mostly small
1 packaged prepared catfish/scavanger bait
1 bottle PotableAqua brand, halazone, or iodine tabs for H20
10' surgical tubing
2 plastic collapsible containers
1 clear plastic bag, large
1 dry compressed sponge (unused)
10 High Energy bars
1 bag sugar cubes
1 bx boulion cubes
1 pan (cooking)
2 full canteens

Shelter
1 solar blanket
50' parachute cord
Several chemical heat packs
Wire saw
1 8'x8' tarp, reflective on one side
3 survival candles

Other
Fixed or lock-blade knife
Compass
Topographic map
Spare eyeglasses/sunglasses
Spare wool hat
Aspirin or Tylenol
Prescription medicine
Other items unique to your needs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(B)ug (O)ut (B)ag Inventory List
This is my kit:

WORN ON PERSON:

12 Guage w/ammo
Coveralls/ Od, Black or Cammo: easy to put on and durable. Better than
separate items of outerwear.
Seasonal jacket or coat- (keep a wind breaker in pack regardless of
season).
Good high top boots.
Wool socks.
Wide brimmed hat: Boonie or Cowboy
Wool Scarf (as needed)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN BUTT PACK:

Mirror
Matches
Firestarter
6 Energy bars
Parachute Cord
Compass w/map
Fishing Kit
1 Space blanket
Unscented insect spray or rub
Bite kit
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN PACK (items to big for butt pack)

AR-7
Ammo
xtra socks
hygeine items
plastic bags
Xtra blankets
Shelter half
Rest of food Stuffs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
ON WEB BELT:

Pistol if carried w/ammo
Hatchet
Knife
Canteens
Small GI first aid kit
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
INVENTORY

12 Guage w/ammo/50 rounds
Pistol if taken w/50 rounds
(1) AR-7
(200) rounds ammo
(1) mirror
(1) solar refector
(1) poncho
(4)large heavy duty lawn/leaf bags
(1) hand operated flashlight and (1) battery light
(2dz) waterproof strike anywhere matches
(1kt) fire starter/flint, steel, tinder
(1pr) good boots
(1pr) winter/medium/light gloves (seasonal)
(1) coat (seasonal)
(2pr) wool socks
(1) hatchet
(50ft) parachute cord #500
(1br) unscented soap/towel
(1) compass/intended area maps (as needed)
(100 dollars in small bills) or smokes/booze, good trading stuff
(1) fishing kit and fish net
(2) good knives, 1 utility,1 defense
(6) energy bars
(4pks) sealed jerky
(2) canteens
(1) water purification kit
(1) GI shelter half and ground cloth
(1) medium responder fist aid kit
(1) Cn baking Soda
(1) Bug net (can be used to catch birds)
(1) Bite Kit
(1) e-tool
(1) roll duct tape
(1) solar/hand crank short wave radio
(10) Trioxane fuel tabs
(2) box tub candles (12 each)
7 day rations (2 meals/day)
1 bag sugar cubes (last ditch energy food)
Folding pocket saw
sunglasses w/case
3 disposible Space Blankets
(1) wide brimmed hat

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:

> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> four hurricanes in a season either!
>
> .... clipped list
> ~Karen aka Kajikit
> Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life

Good reading, altho the average family might need truck to store and drag
all the recommended stuff around.
Don't forget trash bags to store used kitty litter and empty cans
(especially against rats?). Trash bags can also be used to cover feet like
boots, wrap a sprained limb, emergency raincoat or clothes, and might be
nice to store all the stuff in. If they are brightly colored, can be used
as emergency signalling devices, hanging out the window or near your
campsite like a flag.
Edrena, Kitty Mama too

Dimitri wrote:
> "Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>>with everyone else!
>


>
> Here is what FEMA recommends:
>
> http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm
>
> Dimitri
>

(long list edited)

My God, Dimitri, they'll have to build two extra rooms
onto the house for all that stuff. In addition, if
the hurricane is so strong that the power is out
for long enoough to use it all, the house will probably
blow away along with all the supplies!

For someone else who mentioned having lots of small bills
on hand because the ATM's will be unaccessible--in that
case cash registers won't work either, so whaddaya gonna buy?

gloria p
multi-hurricane survivor

Dimitri wrote:
> "Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>>with everyone else!
>


>
> Here is what FEMA recommends:
>
> http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm
>
> Dimitri
>

(long list edited)

My God, Dimitri, they'll have to build two extra rooms
onto the house for all that stuff. In addition, if
the hurricane is so strong that the power is out
for long enoough to use it all, the house will probably
blow away along with all the supplies!

For someone else who mentioned having lots of small bills
on hand because the ATM's will be unaccessible--in that
case cash registers won't work either, so whaddaya gonna buy?

gloria p
multi-hurricane survivor

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:26:57 GMT, Puester >
wrote:

>Dimitri wrote:
>> "Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>>>with everyone else!
>>
>
>
>>
>> Here is what FEMA recommends:
>>
>> http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>
>(long list edited)
>
>My God, Dimitri, they'll have to build two extra rooms
>onto the house for all that stuff. In addition, if
>the hurricane is so strong that the power is out
>for long enoough to use it all, the house will probably
>blow away along with all the supplies!
>
>For someone else who mentioned having lots of small bills
>on hand because the ATM's will be unaccessible--in that
>case cash registers won't work either, so whaddaya gonna buy?
>
>gloria p
>multi-hurricane survivor

LOL! It's a lot more than what I had in mind (food, bottled water and
aspirin!) You've seen hurricanes - what do you do in the way of
preparedness for the season? We don't have to worry about shutters
because we're renting and the building doesn't have them... and we're
upstairs and a few miles from the shore, so we're not likely to be
flooded out...

What I really wanted to know (and why I asked this group...) was
exactly how much canned food two people with healthy appetites can
expect to eat in a week, so I know how much to have on hand. All the
lists just say 'food', with no idea of how much to lay aside!

~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
http://www.kajikitscorner.com
*remove 'nospam' to reply

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote on 27 Apr 2005 in rec.food.cooking

> On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:26:57 GMT, Puester
> > wrote:
>
> >Dimitri wrote:
> >> "Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>
> >>>I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last
> >>>minute rush with everyone else!
> >>
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Here is what FEMA recommends:
> >>
> >> http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm
> >>
> >> Dimitri
> >>
> >
> >(long list edited)
> >
> >My God, Dimitri, they'll have to build two extra rooms
> >onto the house for all that stuff. In addition, if
> >the hurricane is so strong that the power is out
> >for long enoough to use it all, the house will probably
> >blow away along with all the supplies!
> >
> >For someone else who mentioned having lots of small bills
> >on hand because the ATM's will be unaccessible--in that
> >case cash registers won't work either, so whaddaya gonna buy?
> >
> >gloria p
> >multi-hurricane survivor
>
> LOL! It's a lot more than what I had in mind (food, bottled water
> and aspirin!) You've seen hurricanes - what do you do in the way
> of preparedness for the season? We don't have to worry about
> shutters because we're renting and the building doesn't have
> them... and we're upstairs and a few miles from the shore, so
> we're not likely to be flooded out...
>
> What I really wanted to know (and why I asked this group...) was
> exactly how much canned food two people with healthy appetites can
> expect to eat in a week, so I know how much to have on hand. All
> the lists just say 'food', with no idea of how much to lay aside!
>
> ~Karen aka Kajikit
> Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
> http://www.kajikitscorner.com
> *remove 'nospam' to reply

1 can per meal per person. Have a first aid kit too....Now how to heat
it? Grill, campstove, large candle in a metal can, fireplace/pit? Don't
forget water and a can opener...About a gallon a day per
person...drinking and washing adds up to about a gallon.

Cooking hardware?

--
No Bread Crumbs were hurt in the making of this Meal.
Type 2 Diabetic Since Aug 2004
1AC- 7.2, 7.3, 5.5, 5.6 mmol
Weight from 265 down to 219 lbs. and dropping.
Continuing to be Manitoban

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> four hurricanes in a season either!


Check out the FEMA website:
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/

"Puester" > wrote in message
...

<snip>

> My God, Dimitri, they'll have to build two extra rooms
> onto the house for all that stuff. In addition, if
> the hurricane is so strong that the power is out
> for long enoough to use it all, the house will probably
> blow away along with all the supplies!
>
> For someone else who mentioned having lots of small bills
> on hand because the ATM's will be unaccessible--in that
> case cash registers won't work either, so whaddaya gonna buy?
>
> gloria p
> multi-hurricane survivor

Actually I agree in in certain areas - The local Do-It-Center (local Hardware
chain) opened up the day of the 1994 earthquake without power or cash registers.
They used the employees as runners into the store to got the item(s) the
shoppers needed. They wee great! They made change as best they could. For me
they were lifesavers. The quake knocked lose all the junk that had built up in
the sewer lines and stopped up our entire system. 1/2 gallon of H2SO4 later the
system was clean and flowing.

The Grocery stores were doing the same with the water on hand.

All in all we ate very well - first the steaks and beer - :-)

Can't let the beer get cold or the steaks spoil.

Dimitri

"Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message

> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute
> rush
> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to
> sit
> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with
> any
> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> four hurricanes in a season either!
>
> I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I
> plan
> to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
> else we need for an emergency situation.
>
> My thoughts on this a
> BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
> need it... have to look after the furbabies)
> Water bottles (how many gallons?)
> candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
> couple of torches
> Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
> battery-powered radio

Water
A generator capable of powering your refrigerator and freezer (I
bought one after Charlie visited last year) and computer and
associated internet connection hardware.
A supply of gas to power the generator
That freezer should be full
A (or several) charcoal BBQ grills (one of mine was used constantly
for 36 hours by the whole neighborhood)
Water.
your cell phone
Money (ATM machines are the first to lose electrical power)

BOB
this list is the direct result of 3 major hurricanes and one of
tropical storm force in *my* back yard last year

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
>
> 151 rum, Dark Rum, passion fruit juice, ice.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

OOPS! I forgot that part of my list...

BOB
Red Stripe beer, too

Dimitri wrote on 27 Apr 2005 in rec.food.cooking

> The Grocery stores were doing the same with the water on hand.
>
> All in all we ate very well - first the steaks and beer - :-)
>
> Can't let the beer get cold or the steaks spoil.
>
> Dimitri
>
>

EEER? Beer get warm?? Or are you British?

--
No Bread Crumbs were hurt in the making of this Meal.
Type 2 Diabetic Since Aug 2004
1AC- 7.2, 7.3, 5.5, 5.6 mmol
Weight from 265 down to 219 lbs. and dropping.
Continuing to be Manitoban

Noticed you mentioned batteries and a radio. Try getting a Grundig FR-200.
(Grundig's name has been changed to Eton IIRC). It's a wind-up radio that
will also hold batteries. If memory serves, a 90 second winding will give
half an hour of radio play. It's AM/FM and shortwave. Also has a built in
light. Older models are a regular, ultra-small light bulb. The newer ones
have a LED. Just the ticket for when the batteries give out.

Richard Kaszeta wrote:
> zxcvbob > writes:
>
>>Iodine. (can be used as antiseptic, is better than bleach for
>>decontaminating water, doesn't take up much room.)
>
>
> Be careful there. Most iodine is tincture of iodine, and if you use
> enough of it to decontaminate the water, you've also put in enough
> isopropyl alcohol that it's not good to drink.
>


I'm pretty sure it's ethyl alcohol -- it's poisonous because of the
iodine, not the alcohol. It only takes 5 to 10 drops of 2% tincture of
iodine to kill giardia and cryptosporidium (sp?) in a liter of water.
It works best if the water is tepid rather than cold, and you should let
it sit at least 1/2 an hour before drinking, and preferably overnight.
It will taste ugly, and the iodine is not good for your thyroid so using
iodine should just be for short-term water treatment. Adding vitamin C
before you drink it is supposed to neutralize the iodine taste.

Best regards,
Bob

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
>
> > I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> > with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> > in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> > of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> > four hurricanes in a season either!
> >
> > I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
> > to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
> > else we need for an emergency situation.
> >
> > My thoughts on this a
> > BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
> > need it... have to look after the furbabies)
> > Water bottles (how many gallons?)
> > candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
> > couple of torches
> > Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)

The above, as much as you have storage space for!

And don't forget the toilet paper...

> > battery-powered radio
> >
> > FOOD:
> > Canned tuna
> > Canned fruit
> > Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
> > Longlife milk
> > Longlife juice
> >
> > What else???

Coffee
Tea
Any other canned goods you have space for an enjoy.
You may get tired of tuna. Try some canned ham and canned chicken,
and a couple of varieties of spam.

Canned pasta meals are also not a bad idea.

You don't want to die of boredom. ;-)

> >
>
> 151 rum, Dark Rum, passion fruit juice, ice.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

<grins>

Lots of sterno......
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell--you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

In article >,
Karen AKA Kajikit > wrote:

> On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:21:49 -0500, zxcvbob >
> wrote:
>
> >Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
>
> >> What else???
> >>
> >
> >151 rum, Dark Rum, passion fruit juice, ice.
>
>
> LOL! So then I won't notice the wind roaring outside because of the
> roaring in my ears?
>
> ~Karen aka Kajikit
> Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
> http://www.kajikitscorner.com
> *remove 'nospam' to reply

Everclear is more efficient... ;-D

and it doubles as a disinfectant.
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell--you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
> > I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
> > with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
> > in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
> > of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
> > four hurricanes in a season either!
> >
> > I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
> > to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
> > else we need for an emergency situation.
> >
> > My thoughts on this a
> > BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
> > need it... have to look after the furbabies)
> > Water bottles (how many gallons?)
> > candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)
> > couple of torches
> > Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
> > battery-powered radio
> >
> > FOOD:
> > Canned tuna
> > Canned fruit
> > Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
> > Longlife milk
> > Longlife juice
> >
> > What else???
>
>
> A few odd things you might not think about:
>
> Iodine. (can be used as antiseptic, is better than bleach for
> decontaminating water, doesn't take up much room.)

THAT is a good point!
Iodine is also not quite as nasty to drink as bleach if it comes to it.
You don't have to use as much of it either.

>
> Fresh fuel for the chainsaw.
>
> Cell phone if you've got one (make sure it is charged.)
>
> Soap, toilet paper, etc.
>
> A bucket.
>
> Camp stove. One or 2 burners is enough.

Or sterno.

>
> A jacket to wrap up in if you gotta go out in high wind and rain.

And extra blankets.

>
> A hammer and some pretty big nails (12d is about right.)

Crowbar (sp?)

>
> Best regards,
> Bob
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell--you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

Katra wrote:
> In article >,
> Karen AKA Kajikit > wrote:
>
>
>>On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:21:49 -0500, zxcvbob >
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
>>
>>>>What else???
>>>>
>>>
>>>151 rum, Dark Rum, passion fruit juice, ice.
>>
>>
>>LOL! So then I won't notice the wind roaring outside because of the
>>roaring in my ears?
>>
>>~Karen aka Kajikit
>>Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
>>http://www.kajikitscorner.com
>>*remove 'nospam' to reply
>
>
> Everclear is more efficient... ;-D
>
> and it doubles as a disinfectant.


Yeah but, 151 + Meyer's rum + passionfruit juice is how you make a
Hurricane. (It may also need pineapple juice, I'm not sure.) Served
over ice in tall curvey glasses that look like the inner shade of a
"hurricane lamp".

Bob

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Karen AKA Kajikit > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:21:49 -0500, zxcvbob >
> >>wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
> >>
> >>>>What else???
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>151 rum, Dark Rum, passion fruit juice, ice.
> >>
> >>
> >>LOL! So then I won't notice the wind roaring outside because of the
> >>roaring in my ears?
> >>
> >>~Karen aka Kajikit
> >>Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
> >>http://www.kajikitscorner.com
> >>*remove 'nospam' to reply
> >
> >
> > Everclear is more efficient... ;-D
> >
> > and it doubles as a disinfectant.
>
>
> Yeah but, 151 + Meyer's rum + passionfruit juice is how you make a
> Hurricane. (It may also need pineapple juice, I'm not sure.) Served
> over ice in tall curvey glasses that look like the inner shade of a
> "hurricane lamp".
>
> Bob

Oh! :-)
I did not know that...

Myers dark is a very good rum.
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell‹you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

In article >, Karen AKA Kajikit > wrote:
> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
>in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
>of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
>four hurricanes in a season either!
>
>I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
>to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
>else we need for an emergency situation.
>
>My thoughts on this a
>BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
>need it... have to look after the furbabies)
>Water bottles (how many gallons?)
>candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)

Those gas cigarette lighters may be more useful than matches?

>couple of torches
>Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)
>battery-powered radio
>
>FOOD:

Beans!
"Four Beans", "Baked Beans" and similar, can be eaten cold straight
from the can if it comes to that -- but I do prefer to rinse "Four
Beans" to get rid of the fluid in the can which I don't like much.
(I Use hot water if available, for a hot lunch from the can.

>Canned tuna

Tinned corn kernals go well with the various tinned tunas.

>Canned fruit
>Canned beetroot and sweetcorn
>Longlife milk
>Longlife juice
>
>What else???

Salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee -- and a bottle or two of port.

Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

Far as I can tell, someone wrote:
> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>with everyone else!

I live in gulf Breeze Florida. Hurrican Ivan dumped four feet of water in my house.

The house has to be destroyed... too much to rebuild. Wanna buy it?

Make sure everything is high up, and if you hae friends who are fairly far away from
the danger zones (near the water) see if you can bring some of your emergency
supplies there.

"Monsur Fromage du Pollet" > wrote in message
...
> Dimitri wrote on 27 Apr 2005 in rec.food.cooking
>
>> The Grocery stores were doing the same with the water on hand.
>>
>> All in all we ate very well - first the steaks and beer - :-)
>>
>> Can't let the beer get cold or the steaks spoil.
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>>
>
> EEER? Beer get warm?? Or are you British?
>
Not British just dumb.....

Whoops,

Dimitri

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Monsur Fromage du Pollet" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dimitri wrote on 27 Apr 2005 in rec.food.cooking
>>
>>> The Grocery stores were doing the same with the water on hand.
>>>
>>> All in all we ate very well - first the steaks and beer - :-)
>>>
>>> Can't let the beer get cold or the steaks spoil.
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>>
>>>
>>
>> EEER? Beer get warm?? Or are you British?
>>
> Not British just dumb.....

Oi!!

O

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:21:05 -0400, Karen AKA Kajikit
> connected the dots and wrote:

~ I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute
rush
~with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
~in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with
any
~of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
~four hurricanes in a season either!
~
~I bought a BIG plastic tub on the weekend to store everything. I plan
~to fill it with a week's supply of food for two adults, and whatever
~else we need for an emergency situation.
~
~My thoughts on this a
~BIG bags of dry catfood and litter (obviously not IN the box but we
~need it... have to look after the furbabies)

Keep that in a small metal garbage can.

~Water bottles (how many gallons?)

Figure a week, so 14 gallons for the two of you and the furends

~candles and waterproof matches (how many is enough?)

Box of wooden stick matches kept in a metal can with screw-on top, 2-3
dozen of the utility candles. Also, a roll of heavy duty aluminum
foil to build wind guards and safe holders for the candles.

~couple of torches
~Batteries (how many packs is reasonable?)

My daughter goes through 2 sets of batteries a week when she remembers
to turn off her flashlight at night before falling asleep at camp.
figure 3 sets of batteries for each device that uses them.

~battery-powered radio
~
~FOOD:
~Canned tuna 1 can per person per day
~Canned fruit 1 can per person per day
~Canned beetroot and sweetcorn I can't imagine anyone eating canned
beets, but that's just me. Figure a can a day, each.
~Longlife milk 1 quart a day for 2 adults
~Longlife juice 1 quart a day for 2 adults
~
~What else???

Starch. Hardtack biscuits, melba toast. matzo (hey! That stuff never
changes form) Dry cereal.

Chocolate bars for quick energy. (I know we're talking florida in the
summer, but who can live without chocolate?)

~~Karen aka Kajikit
~Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
~http://www.kajikitscorner.com
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maxine in ri

maxine in ri wrote:

> Chocolate bars for quick energy. (I know we're talking florida in the
> summer, but who can live without chocolate?)

I like a particular protein bar - Balance Outdoor, which has a sweet cocoa
crisped rice sort of taste. The great thing about all the Outdoor bars is
that they have no layer of chocolate or pudding and won't melt in yer
pocket. Might get a trifle sticky but won't melt.
Edrena in West Texas, it's already 85 here.

Eric Ferguson wrote:
> Noticed you mentioned batteries and a radio. Try getting a Grundig FR-200.
> (Grundig's name has been changed to Eton IIRC). It's a wind-up radio that
> will also hold batteries. If memory serves, a 90 second winding will give
> half an hour of radio play. It's AM/FM and shortwave. Also has a built in
> light. Older models are a regular, ultra-small light bulb. The newer ones
> have a LED. Just the ticket for when the batteries give out.
>
It is a great radio! We bought ours from LLBean, then gave some as gifts
to relatives in FL.
Goomba

L.E.D. flashlights,batteries last ten times longer than a standard
flashlight,very bright,no bulbs to fail.Use only alkaline batteries,they
last longer in any light.Battery powered radio,good first aid kit,Dietz
kerosene lanterns,but use ONLY water white (K-1) kerosene,it burns
cleaner with little odor.Dried fruit,canned spam,generator if you can
afford one.There's also battery operated fluorescent lanterns on the
market that will provide good light for some hours,some have
re-chargeable batteries.Jugs of drinking water.If your on prescription
medications,make sure you have a ample supply to weather the storm and
after.Good luck.

"Dimitri" > wrote:

>
>"Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
.. .
>> I know it's a bit early, but better sooner than in a last minute rush
>> with everyone else! I don't think it will hurt the tinned food to sit
>> in our cupboard for an extra month or so! John never bothered with any
>> of this, but I believe in better safe than sorry - he never expected
>> four hurricanes in a season either!

Perhaps an "eat down the freezer" plan.

We have several dinners in "seal-a-meal" pouches frozen. When a power
outage is forseeable,they go from the chest freezer to the
refrigerator freezer. We try to keep the chest freezer shut (it has
all the empty space taken up by gallon jugs of water, so it will be a
week before everything becomes worrisome.)

After the"seal-a-meals" are gone, we begin with the most expensive
stuff in the refrigerator freezer first. Then to the chest freezer.

After a week we depend on cans.

When we saw it coming, we made "hurricane stew", which is almost the
same as "time to boil everything in the freezer" stew. One of the most
interesting meals I ever made started with boiling a thawed turkey and
throwing in all the thawed bagged veggies.

Fill the tub with water; if for no other reason you can use the water
to flush the toilet.

Hope for rain at about day 3. Put on your bathing suit and take a
shower outside.

Gas stations can't pump when there is no electricity. but we didn't do
much traveling.

Propane grill or white gas stove is good insurance. For grins and
giggles, use your dutch oven on the grill and bake some bread. Try
this ahead of time. It's emotionally rewarding and makes one feel
self-sufficient.

"hurricane'/Wizard keroscene lanterns are nice; need two.

The Lipton's Pasta or Rice pouches, mixed with canned meat or chicken
are outstanding.

You will depend on your battery powered radio, so have some extra
batteries

Mike (formerly from Biloxi and a Camille survivor)

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:21:20 GMT, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm
>
> Hmm... having read it, it's not very specific, is it. I really wanted
> to know what's the minimum amount of food to buy for the box so I can
> overcater (like i do for everything ! lol) Some of the other
> suggestions on it are useful though. I'll bear them in mind. We don't
> have the kind of spare cash that a lot of that preperation would
> require, and we don't have the spares already (poverty-stricken
> newlywed apartment-renters here...) Maybe we can do it in stages...

> ~Karen aka Kajikit
> Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
> http://www.kajikitscorner.com
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We are in Puerto Rico and fromMay 1 to Nov 31 are on alert, storm
imminent within 72 hours. So we have to be prepared. There are 5 of us,
no way we can do it all at once. Gradually by a few extra things each
trip to the store. I havent started yet, but I am going to create a
stash and store it either in the garage or under the stairs.