Post by greig on Feb 28, 2020 17:33:22 GMT -5
I haven't seen a recent RTH thread on pandemic prep., so this might be timely.
I have gathered a few extra things. I live in the countryside but Toronto is not far away. If I don't need some of these supplies because nothing bad happens then I can use them later or take camping when the weather warms up a bit.
I don't need water, because I am on a well or can get it from a spring. Heck, I can also catch fish, snare or hunt if it comes to that. You can live on water only for a long while and can survive almost forever with just meat and fat, but I like my carbs and my job #1 is to think ahead and take care of my family. I have already my garden seeds. I will try to keep up with fresh staples (eggs, milk, veggies, etc) as best I can. These will be the first things to run out.
My worry is an area lockdown, like we now see in north Italy (where they stop cars from leaving a quarantine area and the store shelves quickly empty). Looks like everybody needs to be self sufficient for at least a month, but 3-6 months is better. If you prepare early, you are helping others by not needing to join them in a panic or fighting over the last can of soup in the store. This is not a bug out situation. I expect power and communications to continue.
Here is some of my extra prep (done), in no particular order. I believe the trick is to buy extra of what you normally eat anyway. This list might help somebody with their own list:
Cash
Big Bag(s) of Rice
Dry Pasta
Dry mushroom, dry meats
, chips, etc
Dry beans & peas,
various kinds of canned chili beans, canned baked beans
, etc
Bottles of Pickles. Sauerkraut, kale.
Shelf milk (good for 6 months without fridge)
Shelf fruit juice
Pasta sauce
Hot sauce
& Spices
Protein & oatmeal snack bars
Salsa, guacamole & chips
Bread in a bag or can that does not need a fridge. Also flat breads (Mexican)
cheese
Fresh (cool stored), Onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, apples, squash, turnip, etc.
Canned Soup, Dry soup & noodles
. Bullion.
Olive Oil, sunflower oil
Canned Tuna, chicken, sardines, veggies, tomatoes, fruit, condensed milk, etc
coffee, tea
freezer(s) stacked up with meats, veggies, butter, eggs
flour, dry milk & yeast (bread making stuff)
crackers
oatmeal
raisons
sugar
pancake mix & syrup
chocolate
granola bars
peanut butter & jams
mulit vitamines
cold meds
masks, latex gloves
TP
Facial Tissue
Baby wipes
Lady Products
cleaning products including bleach, wipes, soaps
Hand soap with alcohol for when soap & water not convenient
adequate amo.
tobacco
tooth paste ... and recent dentist visit
unread books
batteries
candles
dog food
propane
Get a flu shot if you don't have one. Won't stop Coronavirus, but you sure don't need both at the same time.
Good luck everybody. We will get thru whatever might happen, as long as people generally behave and help their neighbours.
I have gathered a few extra things. I live in the countryside but Toronto is not far away. If I don't need some of these supplies because nothing bad happens then I can use them later or take camping when the weather warms up a bit.
I don't need water, because I am on a well or can get it from a spring. Heck, I can also catch fish, snare or hunt if it comes to that. You can live on water only for a long while and can survive almost forever with just meat and fat, but I like my carbs and my job #1 is to think ahead and take care of my family. I have already my garden seeds. I will try to keep up with fresh staples (eggs, milk, veggies, etc) as best I can. These will be the first things to run out.
My worry is an area lockdown, like we now see in north Italy (where they stop cars from leaving a quarantine area and the store shelves quickly empty). Looks like everybody needs to be self sufficient for at least a month, but 3-6 months is better. If you prepare early, you are helping others by not needing to join them in a panic or fighting over the last can of soup in the store. This is not a bug out situation. I expect power and communications to continue.
Here is some of my extra prep (done), in no particular order. I believe the trick is to buy extra of what you normally eat anyway. This list might help somebody with their own list:
Cash
Big Bag(s) of Rice
Dry Pasta
Dry mushroom, dry meats
, chips, etc
Dry beans & peas,
various kinds of canned chili beans, canned baked beans
, etc
Bottles of Pickles. Sauerkraut, kale.
Shelf milk (good for 6 months without fridge)
Shelf fruit juice
Pasta sauce
Hot sauce
& Spices
Protein & oatmeal snack bars
Salsa, guacamole & chips
Bread in a bag or can that does not need a fridge. Also flat breads (Mexican)
cheese
Fresh (cool stored), Onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, apples, squash, turnip, etc.
Canned Soup, Dry soup & noodles
. Bullion.
Olive Oil, sunflower oil
Canned Tuna, chicken, sardines, veggies, tomatoes, fruit, condensed milk, etc
coffee, tea
freezer(s) stacked up with meats, veggies, butter, eggs
flour, dry milk & yeast (bread making stuff)
crackers
oatmeal
raisons
sugar
pancake mix & syrup
chocolate
granola bars
peanut butter & jams
mulit vitamines
cold meds
masks, latex gloves
TP
Facial Tissue
Baby wipes
Lady Products
cleaning products including bleach, wipes, soaps
Hand soap with alcohol for when soap & water not convenient
adequate amo.
tobacco
tooth paste ... and recent dentist visit
unread books
batteries
candles
dog food
propane
Get a flu shot if you don't have one. Won't stop Coronavirus, but you sure don't need both at the same time.
Good luck everybody. We will get thru whatever might happen, as long as people generally behave and help their neighbours.