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Prepping Calculators. We're working hard to finish up our new marketplace, where you'll be able to find all of your preparedness, homesteading and food storage needs. The market will feature organic foods, preparedness supplies and unique solutions from local farmers and small businesses from around the country. 37 Things You Should Stock but Probably Aren’t. UPDATED: 67 Items! Every survivalist message board and prepper blog tells you to stock the same things; weapons, water, food basics, etc. So, I went looking for a list of things that you should be stocking, but probably aren’t. Everything on the list will make your life many times easier after the SHTF, especially in a Bugging-In scenario. 1. Toothpaste and Toothbrushes 2. 38. What Else? This is a short list of things we are probably forgetting. For more Survival Gear ideas visit our survival store Forge Survival Supply. Photo by: Mag3737. Building a Vehicle Emergency Kit | Utah Preppers.

Your Car Emergency Kit should be designed to accommodate a wide variety of potential Emergency Situations that may occur while you are in or near your vehicle. There are several categories that you should carefully consider when you are assembling your kit. The most important thing to remember is to not forget about it – an Emergency Kit is never something you just throw in the back and never think about again. You’ll want to maintain it and adapt it regularly for the season. The best frame of mind to try to put yourself in while planning your kit is to imagine yourself stuck in your car for a 24 – 48 hour period. What would you need, both for survival and for comfort? You should also consider scenarios that would potentially put you in this situation. What type of events could occur that would result in you being stuck in your car for an extended period?

Basic Car Emergency Extended Emergency Scenarios beyond the above Basic Emergencies require some different preparations. Survival. 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.

FOOD Store at least a three-day supply of no-perishable food. 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. Have two first aid kits. Items to include Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid textbook.

Elderly People Include favorite entertainment items. Disaster Supplies Kit. Disaster Supplies Kit Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill or hazardous material could mean evacuation. A winter storm could confine your family at home. An earthquake, flood, tornado, or any other disaster could shut down water, electricity, and telephone service for days. 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. Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. Prepare Your Kit Review the checklist below. Possible Containers Include!

Water Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Food Store at least a three day supply of non-perishable food items. First Aid Kit Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. Non-Prescription Drugs Tools and Supplies Sanitation Clothing and Bedding Special Items For Baby* For Adults* Entertainment.