Week 15 & 16 - 24 Weeks of Crisis Supply Procurement

Late again and no excuse except I felt lazy and selfish ... so here are last week and this week ;-}

Prep On!

Week 15

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

• Extra batteries (preferably rechargeable)
• Masking and duct tape
• Hammer
• Assorted screws, nails, nuts and bolts (including wood screws)
• If earthquake zone: “I” brackets to secure furniture to walls

First Aid Supplies

• Emergency Dental Kit (includes antibiotic treatment, pain gel and temporary filling/caps)
• Snake Bite Kit
• Bee Sting/Insect Bite Kit

To Do

• Learn something new like canning, pickling, jams, jellies or some other type of food preservation
• If earthquake zone: brace shelves and cabinets
• 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.

“Emergency preparedness is a team sport,” Eric Whitaker

Week 16

Grocery Store

• 1 can meat
• 1 can vegetables
• Large heavy duty garbage bags
• Kleenex
• 1 box quick energy snack, protein or food bar

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

• 1 box handgun ammo
• Pocket sized first aid book/guide
• Splint and elastic ace bandages

To Do

• Get a copy of your city and state emergency disaster plans. Identify and check out any area evacuation centers and routes.
• Find out if you have a neighborhood safety/disaster organization and join it.
• 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.

“Well I think there's going to be a lot of lessons learned, ... but I think that the preparedness, the individual to take responsibility to become prepared himself. And to realize that the government can't always help him.” David Davis

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