Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency

[ghemminger]

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock

[WilliamC]

Where do I store the excess livestock?

[ghemminger]

Where do I store the excess livestock?

Sounds like farmers will fare best until the city mobs come a loot them

[Kludge]

78. "Survival-in-a-Can"?

[dsentell]

Great list!

I have been on a stock piling regiment since the Y2K scare (No, I don't have the same old food -- use, replace and rotate my stock!).

I would think the canned goods would be higher than #60.

For everyone using this list as a guide, I would add:

(1) a small battery, solar powered, or better yet, wind-up radio . . .
(2) a supply of paper coffee filters that could be used for filtering (somewhat) water
(3) a supply of spray cleaners in case there is no water and you want to keep countertops somewhat sanitary
(4) items to use for bartering, most anything originally listed, particularly salt, pepper, flour, sugar, coffee, tea

[WilliamC]

I knew there was a reason I don't like living in cities!

[asgardshill]

Eat what you store and store what you eat. Great advice for anybody who wants to be prepared. If you're not used to eating MREs or lots of canned foodstuffs, they'll get old VERY fast if that's all you have put away.

Oh yes, and if you store MREs, also store PLENTY of laxative. You'll need it - trust me.

[B9vot3r]

dont forget to stockpile those condoms, folks.

[dsentell]

Oh yes, and if you store MREs, also store PLENTY of laxative. You'll need it - trust me.


OMG! ROFL! :D :D

[MN Patriot]

Just a warning: don't expect to run electronics on a generator. Maybe the high dollar ones will work OK, but not the cheap ones.

Before Y2K, a survivalist co-worker of mine was testing his generator on his house wiring system. Everything was still plugged in and on. The generator rpm's fluctuated because of the load (possibily overloaded). His computer got fried. The cheap surge strip was smoking.

I learned from his mistake and identified the essential few circuit breakers to keep on for lights and refrigerator, furnace, etc. Everything else gets clicked off. No TV's, computers, microwaves, etc. Not that I am expecting a complete collapse of society, but just in case power is out for a few days from storms or whatever. Keep the freezer frozen.

OH yeah: wild rice is a great commodity. It keeps forever, very nutritious.

[Indy Vidual]

What's wrong with scented bleach? :confused:

[dsentell]

What's wrong with scented bleach? :confused:

Probably the bleach is to be used for killing micro-organisms in water to make it safe to drink (one use anyway). Whatever they put in for scent may not taste too good or be too good for you to consume . . .

My guess . . .

[Indy Vidual]

Probably the bleach is to be used for killing micro-organisms in water to make it safe to drink (one use anyway). Whatever they put in for scent may not taste too good or be too good for you to consume . . .

My guess . . .

OK, thanks :)

[dontdrinkthewater]

Sounds like farmers will fare best until the city mobs come a loot them

it would be a VERY bad idea to try and loot the farm the odds of never being seen again are pretty good.

[ladyliberty]

Y'all forgot to put the Grits on that list! Also Oatmeal is good too. Dried fruits like raisins, prunes, dried apples, and the like are great for snacking on.

Matter of fact this sounds like our Hurricane list that we keep here in Florida. Do not forget that you ought to learn who your neighbors are. After we had Hurricane Jean pass over my house, i opened my home up as a "comfort station" to all my friends because I was the only one who had hot showers, coffee, and was able to watch TV for the weather news. They brought their food and supplies and we cooked up all the freezer items on a barbeque grill - it was like a big block party!

Compare that to the robbing, looting and murdering that happened when Louisanna got hit with their hurricane! We had it just as bad as they did - believe me 5 hurricanes all in a row is just as bad as one big one. They could have left but they stayed.

Know your neighbors and at least know who you can trust and who you have to watch out for!

[Original_Intent]

it would be a VERY bad idea to try and loot the farm the odds of never being seen again are pretty good.

Looters make good fertilizer :)

[Molly1]

Y'all forgot to put the Grits on that list! Also Oatmeal is good too. Dried fruits like raisins, prunes, dried apples, and the like are great for snacking on.

Matter of fact this sounds like our Hurricane list that we keep here in Florida. Do not forget that you ought to learn who your neighbors are. After we had Hurricane Jean pass over my house, i opened my home up as a "comfort station" to all my friends because I was the only one who had hot showers, coffee, and was able to watch TV for the weather news. They brought their food and supplies and we cooked up all the freezer items on a barbeque grill - it was like a big block party!

Compare that to the robbing, looting and murdering that happened when Louisanna got hit with their hurricane! We had it just as bad as they did - believe me 5 hurricanes all in a row is just as bad as one big one. They could have left but they stayed.

Know your neighbors and at least know who you can trust and who you have to watch out for!

What did you use for electrics? Some kind of generator?

My electricity is always going out even without a hurricane.

[asgardshill]

78. "Survival-in-a-Can"?

Probably referring to this (http://www.seismo-watch.com/EQSERVICES/Preparedness/SurvivalCan.html).

I call mine a "bugout bag" because everything's prepacked in an old backpack, thrown into the back of my hall closet. Its very portable and includes everything I could possibly need for up to 7 days.

[asgardshill]

Looters make good fertilizer :)

I've never met a farmer who didn't have plenty of shovels and quicklime either ;)

[muzzled dogg]

lol interesting

[Doktor_Jeep]

We should concentrate on making the bastards who caused it disappear.

[Anti Federalist]

Well, good to see I have all one hundred items and plenty of them.

Unless I'm mistaken, I did not see one critical item: medical supplies.

No, not band aids and personal prescriptions but honest to god medical supplies, at the very least , sutures, antibiotics, painkillers and blood expanders.

[driller80545]

I don't need about half that shit