List all possible emergences
Flat tire
Job loss
Sick family member
Family member in the hospital
Winter storm
Flooding
Comical spill
Winter storm
Zombies
Which ones you are most likely to encounter
Probability vs impact
Make a plan
Stay at family/friend
RV
Have the number for hotels
Will
Power of attorney
Living will
Final wishes
Deep pantry
Copy canning
Food journal
Buy small amounts of extra food over time (look for Sales)
Learn to cook different things
Basic kit (not for end of the world)
Clothing (3 days; not three outfits)
Powder
Soap
Towel and washcloth
Personal Kit (saving, deodorant, toothpaste etc in ziplocks)
Toilet Paper – in ziplocks
Flashlight
Headlamp (maybe)
Spare batteries for each item
Knife
Multitool
Duct Tape
Zip Ties (reusable are awesome)
Cordage – bank line, paracord, rope
Beef Jerky
Nuts
Pringles
Canned Meats etc. – pull tab is best
Crackers – packed so they won’t crush
Peanut butter
Granola Bars – The kind that don’t melt
Canned fruit
Water bottle (single wall metal or with a metal cup)
2-4 Contractor Grade Garbage Bags
2-4 Large Ziplock Bags – at least one gallon
Insect Repellent
Car charger
Wall charger
USB Cable for your phone/devices
Power pack
Two bic lightersCotton balls coated in Vaseline or wax
Address Book – in zip lock bag
Cheap Transistor radio, with extra batteries – In zlb
Any and all important data on USB drive
Put Open Office on the USB Drive (mac and PC)
2 Small NoteBooks and Pens and Pinnacle
Set of earbuds or earbuds with mic for phone
Basic First Aid Kit
Two clean handkerchiefs
Scissors?
Cash
Carry as much water as you can but keep a lot in your car/truck/work area