Weeks 5 thru 7 - 24 Weeks of Crisis Procurement

Sorry for missing the last two installments. I have had family visiting. So, just to make things up to y'all here are the last two plus this coming weeks installment.

Have at it and Keep On Preppin!

From a 50 Something, soon to be rural homesteading, Prepper ;-}

Week 5

Grocery Store

• 1 gal water
• 1 can fruit
• 1 can meat
• 1 can vegetable
• 2 rolls toilet paper
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste (can be travel size)
• If needed: Special food for special diets

To Do:

• Have a home fire drill
• Complete another form to your Documentation Book/Binder
• Record the items you have purchased for crisis use in the Documentation Book/Binder.
• Add any appropriate monies to your money jar.
• Sign up for a First Aid and or CPR course.

** When quantities are listed that is per person in your household.

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” Louis Pasteur

Week 6

First Aid Supplies

• Aspirin and or acetaminophen, ibruprophen, naproxum sodium
• Compresses
• Rolls of gauze or bandages
• First aid tape
• Adhesive bandages, assorted sizes
• If needed: Hearing aid batteries

To Do:

• Check with your child’s school or day care center and or any household members work to find out about their disaster plans.
• Ask your vet about their disaster plan. Get a copy of your pet’s inoculations. Inquire about pet evacuation centers.
• Complete the Pet Information page for your Documentation Book/Binder.
• Record the items you have purchased for crisis use in the Documentation Book/Binder.
• Add any appropriate monies to your money jar.

** When quantities are listed that is per person in your household.

“I am prepared for the worst but hope for the best” Benjamin Disraeli (British Prime Minister & novelist 1804-1881)

Week 7

Grocery Store

• 1 gallon water
• 1 can ready to eat soup (no water added)
• 1 can fruit
• 1 can vegetables
• Infant Items (if needed): Extra plastic bottles, diapers, baby food or formula – Think ahead if you are going to be potty training and or your infant will be weaning to toddler food - do not purchase for more than two weeks worth of these items.

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

• 1 box ammo for your rifle
• Compass
• Duct Tape
• Super Glue

To Do:

• Establish an out-of-state contact to call in case of emergency. Provide them with any needed copies of information from your Documentation Book/Binder.
• If you have a long term crisis you are preparing for - Learn something new this week that is a needed skill in such a scenario.
• Complete another form to your Documentation Book/Binder
• Record the items you have purchased for crisis use in the Documentation Book/Binder.
• Add any appropriate monies to your money jar.

** When quantities are listed that is per person in your household.

“Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory.” Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra