Mad Scientist Club

General Supplies

This is a suggested list of supplies and items to have on hand or you can gather together, of course, you'll add to this list depending on your preferences, but this is a start. You may need to think about a back-up heating source. Get any thing else that you think you might need. Imagine all stores being closed for at least 2 months.

• Take an inventory of the non-grocery commodity items in yourkitchen, bathroom,laundry room, and garage. Determine how much of each item yourfamily needs per month or per year. Based upon the estimatedconsumption rates, establish a stocking levelof your essentialand desirable household supplies. Be sure it is adequate to see your familythrough severalmonths of economic disruption.
• Acquire bothover-the-counter and prescription medications for asmany common medical conditions as possible, even if you are perfectly healthy right now.
• Acquire personal protection equipment, such as respirators, disposablegloves, sanitationsupplies, and any items thatwill help youcare for someonewith theflu.
• Assume that you willnot leave your home to go shoppingfor several months. Even if you chooseto shop, assume thata pandemicwillmake everything scarce.
• Hospitals arenot preparedto carefor the vast numbers ofpeoplewhowillbecome sick, so you must accept the fact that it willbe completely up to you to providemedical care in your homefor every family member who becomes sick. Assume thatyou willnothave access to a medicalcare facility for several months.

Evacuation Kit

In the event you need to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you, you probably will not have the opportunity to shop or search for the supplies you and your family will need. Every household should assemble a disaster supplies kit and keep it up to date. Disaster supplies kit items should be stored in a portable container(s) near, or as close as possible to, the exit door. Review the contents of your kit at least once per year or as your family needs change. Also, consider having emergency supplies in each vehicle and at your place of employment. The following should be included in your basic disaster supplies kit:

• Three-day supply of nonperishable food and manual can opener.
• Three-day supply of water (one gallon of water per person, per day).
• Portable, battery-powered radio or television, and extra batteries.
• Flashlight and extra batteries. Whistle.
• First aid kit and manual. Sanitation and hygiene items (hand sanitizer, moist towelettes, and toilet paper).
• Matches in waterproof container.
• Extra clothing and blankets.
• Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils.
• Photocopies of identification and credit cards. Cash and coins.
• Special needs items such as prescription medications, eyeglasses, contact lens solution, and hearing aid batteries. Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers.
• Tools, pet supplies, a map of the local area, and other items to meet your unique family needs.

Suggested List Of Supplies to Stockpile