Survival List - For Disaster and Emergency Preparedness


survival list for emergency preparedness

A detailed survival list will help you and your family prepare essential emergency survival items; that you may NOT have remembered or thought of, without having a check-list. 

The survival stuff listed here includes many items that will be hard, or impossible, to find and will disappear very quickly from stores when a major disaster or emergency does happen.

You should do your best to prepare as many items as possible before a large scale or long term emergency disaster does happen.

You may not be able to acquire all of the items that are listed below, but something is always better than nothing... start now, even if it's a little at a time, so you will be more prepared!


SURVIVAL LIST CONTENTS:

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WATER - ITEMS LIST
(Urgent - Survival List Items)
  • Emergency Water: (Urgent - keep stored)
  • Water Containers: (food grade if for drinking)
  • Hand Pumps & Siphons (for water storage containers and for fuels)
  • Emergency Water Filters and Purifiers
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Drinking Water - Packaged Water
Water Storage Containers - Variety of Water Containers
Emergency Water Filters - Portable, Lightweight, Emergency Filters
Purifiers - Purification methods for emergency drinking & storage
Berkey Filters - The most advanced passive water filter available
Flojack - Well water hand pump, get water from your well with no electricity
55 Gallon Water Barrel - Emergency Essentials.com

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL FOODS LIST
(Urgent - Survival List Items)

1. Grocery Store & Bulk Foods
2. LONG TERM Emergency Foods (MRE's, FREEZE-DRIED, DEHYDRATED)
3. LONG TERM Vegetarian MRE Foods (vegetarian protein foods)

Grocery Store & Bulk Foods List

  • Rice - Wheat
  • Legumes: Pinto Beans, Black Beans, etc.
  • Oatmeal, Cornmeal
  • Canned Fruits - Canned Vegetables - Soups - Stews, etc.
  • Milk - Canned/Evaporated, Powdered, Sweetened/Condensed
  • Eggs - Powdered (dried)
  • Peanut Butter - Nuts - Popcorn
  • Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables - learn how to dehydrate your own
  • Jerky - Trail Mix
  • Graham Crackers - Saltines - Pretzels
  • Chocolate - Cocoa - Tang - Punch
  • Honey - Syrups - White Sugar - Brown Sugar
  • Garlic - Spices - Baking Supplies
  • Soy Sauce - Vinegar - Bouillon Soup-base
  • Tuna Fish (packed in oil has more protein)
  • Canned Meats
  • Cooking Oil
  • Flour - Yeast - Salt
  • Coffee - Teas
  • Bulk Herbs (used for seasoning),
    (Herbs can also be used for first aid, or treating minor medical issues)
  • Vitamins - Minerals - Supplements
Purchasing Items From This Section:

MRE's, Dehydrated, and Freeze Dried Foods - Excellent variety of long-term foods
Grab-N-Go Food Buckets - 25 Year Shelf Life Emergency Food Supply In Convenient Buckets
Bulk Foods - Nitrogen Packed - Check their large selection of dried foods:
Wheat
Rice
Oatmeal
Pinto Beans
Dried Potatoes
Many other dried emergency foods, shelf-life up to 20 years.

Bulk Herbs - Huge Variety of Bulk Herbs for Seasoning Foods, Health, and Healing.
Vitamins and Supplements - Large Selection of Vitamins & Supplements. Important for Everyday Health & Building A Strong Immune System.

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EMERGENCY POWER
(Important to Urgent - Survival List Items)
  • Power Generators: (fuel, solar or wind)
  • Portable Fuel Generators
  • Portable Solar Generators
  • Wind Generators
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Contractors Direct - offers a complete line of generators (from 1,000 Wattt to 10,000 Watts and above) for commercial & consumer applications.
New Solar Powered Generator - Instant Power In Any Emergency
Wind and Solar Power - Source for solar panels & wind power

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COOKING & HEATING
(Important to Urgent - Survival List Items)
  • Emergency Cook Stove
  • Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur)
  • Emergency Heater
  • Gasoline Containers with Extra Fuel (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur)
  • Seasoned Firewood (those that heat with wood)
  • Heating Oil or Propane Users (Urgent/Shortages: keep tanks full as possible)
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Emergency Cook Stoves - Good Choice of Emergency Cook Stoves
Fuel & Fire-starters - Cook Stove Fuel & Fire-starters

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SAFETY ITEMS
(Important to Urgent - Survival List Items)
  • Emergency Weather Alert Radios (NOAA weather radio)
  • 72-hour Kit (portable- in you have to evacuate your home)
  • Emergency Car Kits (first aid & road-side kits)
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
  • Smoke Alarms (battery powered)
  • Fire Extinguishers (or Baking Soda in every room)
  • Self Defense Items: Guns, Ammo, Pepper Spray, Non-Lethal Tools
  • Survival Guide Book
  • Take a basic course in CPR and First-Aid

Purchasing Items From This Section:

Emergency Weather Radio - Selection of Emergency Weather Radios
72 Hour Kits - 72 Hour and Larger Size Kits
Emergency Car Kits - Ultimate Auto Emergency Kit Selection
Self Defense Products - Self Defense Items To Protect Yourself
CPR Certification - Expert Online CPR Certification
First Aid Certification - Expert Online First Aid Certification

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KITCHEN & HOUSEHOLD
(General to Important - Survival List Items)
  • Cookware (pots, pans, etc)
  • Paper Plates, Cups, Utensils, Paper Towels (stock up plenty of these)
  • Hand Can Openers
  • Insulated Ice Chests (to keep foods from extreme temperature ranges; such as not thawing or to keep from freezing)
  • Garbage Cans Plastic (great for storage, water transporting/cans with wheels)
  • Plastic Storage Containers (keep items dry and pest-free)
  • Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many)
  • Plastic Zip-Lock Bags (stock up on these)
  • Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Cooking and Barter Item)
  • Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypo chlorite)
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Dish Soap
  • Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
  • Clothes Pins, Line, Hangers
  • Paraffin Wax
  • Books (Bible and Favorite Reading)
  • Writing Paper, Pads, Pencils
  • Solar Calculators
  • Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks
  • Board Games, Cards, Dice
  • Scissors, Fabrics & Sewing Supplies
  • Duct Tape (must have item)
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Bibles & Inspirational Books - Selection of Bibles, Books & Inspirational Materials

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PERSONAL CARE/HYGIENE
(Important to Urgent - Survival List Items)
  • First Aid Kits
  • Reading Glasses
  • Medicine: Prescriptions, Aspirin, Cold & Flu, etc.
  • Hygiene: Feminine Products, Hair Care, Deodorant, Floss, Nail Clippers, Tweezers, Toothbrush & Paste
  • Bath: Lotions, Shampoo, Soap, Waterless & Antibacterial Soaps - (save water)
  • Shaving Supplies: Razors, Creams, Talc, Aftershave
  • Baby Supplies: Diapers, Wipes, Formula, Ointments, Aspirin, etc.
  • Portable Toilets & Sanitation
  • Toilet Paper, Kleenex
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Emergency First Aid Kits - Discount First Aid Kits & Supplies

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PET SUPPLIES
(Urgent - Survival List Items If You Own A Pet)
  • Extra Water for Pets (approx. 1 gallon/day)
  • Pet Food: Extra Dry or Canned Food
  • Pet Food Storage Containers
  • Pet Emergency Kits
  • Portable Pet Crates (a MUST have for pet emergencies)
  • Learn Pet CPR and Basic First Aid - Learn More On Our Page Here

Purchasing Items From This Section:

Pet Emergency Evacuation Kits - Dog and Cat Preparedness Items

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LIGHTING
(Important Needed - Survival List Items)
  • Flashlights, Light-sticks, Torches
  • Batteries (all sizes...buy latest Expiration Dates)
  • Candles
  • Matches
  • Lanterns
  • Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps
  • Charcoal, Lighter Fluid
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Emergency Lighting - Discount Emergency Lighting Supplies

Solar Powered Lantern/Flashlight
Solar-powered rechargeable lantern, flashlight and cell phone charging system

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TOOLS
(General Needed - Survival List Items)
  • Basic Tool Kit: Hammer, Screw Drivers, etc.
  • Shovels: Regular and Snow
  • Knives & Sharpening Tools: Files, Stones, Steel
  • Bow Saws, Axes and Hatchets. Wedges (also, honing oil)
  • Tire Repair Kits
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Emergency Tools - Discount Emergency Tools & Supplies

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CLOTHING
(General Needed - Survival List Items)
  • Sweatshirts/Pants
  • Hats & Beanies
  • Gloves: Work/Warming/Gardening, etc.
  • Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
  • Woolen Clothing, Scarves, Ear-muffs, Mittens
  • Work Boots, Belts, Levis & Durable Shirts
  • Thermal Underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
  • Rain Gear, Rubber Boots, etc.

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MISCELLANEOUS
(General Needed - Survival List Items)
  • Tarps, Stakes, Twine, Rope, Spikes
  • Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Pillows, Mats
  • Cots & Inflatable Mattresses
  • Backpacks, Duffel Bags
  • Fishing Supplies/Tools
  • Mosquito Repellent, Sprays, Creams
  • Mousetraps, Ant & Cockroach Traps
  • Rat & Mouse Poison, Roach Killer
  • Glue, Nails, Nuts, Bolts, Screws, etc.
  • Plastic Window Insulation Kits (or sheeting with extra duct tape)
  • Lumber (all types)
  • Wagons & Carts (good for transporting many items)
  • Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc

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SELF SUFFICIENCY SUPPLIES
(Several Important - Survival List Items)
  • Food Dehydrator (dry available extra fruits and vegetables)
  • Canning Supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
  • Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid A MUST)
  • Garden Tools & Supplies
  • Green House (a small green house could be a life-saver)
  • Goats, Chickens (milk and eggs)
  • Extra Rolls of Fencing (keep wanted animals in, unwanted out)
  • Chicken coop: your own eggs & meat
  • Solar and/or Hand Well Water Pump
Purchasing Items From This Section:

Excalibur Food Dehydrators One of the Best Food Dehydrator's Available
Non-Hybrid Seed Packs - Non-Hybrid Seed Products and Information.

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Retailers For Survival List Items:

Nitro-Pak--The Emergency Preparedness Leader
Nitro-Pak®: "One of the MOST COMPLETE and AFFORDABLE selections of Emergency Preparedness Gear and Food Storage products on the planet!"
Save Up To 20% Off at The Ready Store
398164_Food Insurance
Wise_Emergency_Meals
Berkey Water Filter


Pet Disaster & First Aid Kits
at American Family Safety

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