Originally Posted by
grizzlyblake
So the quick and dirty prep for anyone just cruising by the thread looks like what?
1. Water - I hear 1 gal/person/day but that seems unrealistic. How much does a household actually need?
If you are planning for a grid down situation you will also need water for cooking/cleaning/toilet flushing.
Originally Posted by
grizzlyblake
2. Food - Pretty easy really. Peanut butter, canned tuna, canned beans, canned veggies, frozen meat, etc.
Go light on frozen and add in crackers, canned meals like chili, stews etc. think variety eating the same few foods for months on end gets old fast. Plus you need a way to heat food in case power goes off. Don't forget tea and coffee if you are a user.
Originally Posted by
grizzlyblake
3. Meds - Couple months of Rx's, otherwise standard first aid stuff. What about cold/flu specific meds?
Of course masks, gloves and hand sanitizer are givens, but even more important is situational awareness, in an infectious environment you must not touch your face and that is next to impossible not to do.
Originally Posted by
grizzlyblake
4. Toiletries - Lots of TP, antibacterial soap, etc. What about alcohol (what type specifically)?
Hand wipes, antibacterial spray (Lysol etc.), trash bags, bleach, 5 gallon buckets think having to store or decontaminate shoes, clothing items, equipment etc. If it gets bad anything you acquire from outside your safe zone will have to be disinfected especially the shoes and clothing you are wearing if you venture out.
Originally Posted by
grizzlyblake
5. Cash - Couple thousand in twenties just in case?
Not just 20's in an infectious environment the last thing you want to do is get change back, round off to nearest dollar and pay that.
Last edited by mack7.62; 02-27-20 at 09:42.
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