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&lt;p&gt;water&amp;#8230; &lt;br /&gt;
100 day supply = min. 250 gallons/person&lt;br /&gt;
drinking: minimum 0.5 gallons/person/day&lt;br /&gt;
bathing: approx. 2 gallons/person/day&lt;br /&gt;
bleach, measuring spoons, 5-gal buckets&lt;br /&gt;
..........&lt;br /&gt;
water purification instructions...(quoted from epa website)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&quot;Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water&lt;br /&gt;
USE ONLY WATER THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY DISINFECTED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ANY PREPARED DRINK, OR FOR BRUSHING TEETH&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   1. Use bottled water that has not been exposed to flood waters if it is available.&lt;br /&gt;
   2. If you don't have bottled water, you should boil water to make it safe. Boiling water will kill most types of disease-causing organisms that may be present. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for boiling. Boil the water for one minute, let it cool, and store it in clean containers with covers.&lt;br /&gt;
   3. If you can't boil water, you can disinfect it using household bleach. Bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms that may be in the water. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for disinfection. Add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. Store disinfected water in clean containers with covers.&lt;br /&gt;
   4. If you have a well that has been flooded, the water should be tested and disinfected after flood waters recede. If you suspect that your well may be contaminated, contact your local or state health department or agriculture extension agent for specific advice.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emerg.html&quot;&gt;http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emerg.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;see also...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml&quot;&gt;http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
..........&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;food/drinks&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
seeds for two growing seasons and canning supplies&lt;br /&gt;
canned foods/juices/soups&lt;br /&gt;
other non-perishable items (rice, sugar, etc.)&lt;br /&gt;
non-perishable snacks (cookies, cereals, etc.)&lt;br /&gt;
powdered milk (requires additional water)&lt;br /&gt;
instant coffee, tea (requires additional water)&lt;br /&gt;
soda, other bottled drinks&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;for babies&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
formula, powdered milk (requires addl. water)&lt;br /&gt;
jarred foods&lt;br /&gt;
bottles, nipples, diapers, moist towelettes&lt;br /&gt;
medications, ointments, etc.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;for pets&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
additional water for each pet&lt;br /&gt;
moist canned foods (to preserve water)&lt;br /&gt;
newspapers, plastic (for floor covering)&lt;br /&gt;
leashes, chains, etc.&lt;br /&gt;
cat litter&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;medications&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
extra prescription medication (esp. heart &amp;amp; diabetes, minimum 3 month supply, ask dr. for storage instructions)&lt;br /&gt;
aspirin, non-aspirin pain relief, antacid&lt;br /&gt;
allergy medications&lt;br /&gt;
vitamins&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;first aid kit&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
first aid manual&lt;br /&gt;
sterile adhesive bandages (asst. sizes)&lt;br /&gt;
2&amp;#8221; &amp;amp; 3&amp;#8221; sterile gauze pads&lt;br /&gt;
hypoallergenic adhesive tape&lt;br /&gt;
triangular bandages&lt;br /&gt;
sterile roller bandages&lt;br /&gt;
scissors, tweezers, needles&lt;br /&gt;
anti-bacterial soap, antiseptic spray&lt;br /&gt;
moist towelettes&lt;br /&gt;
hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, iodine&lt;br /&gt;
petroleum jelly, ointments&lt;br /&gt;
thermometer&lt;br /&gt;
safety pins (various sizes)&lt;br /&gt;
latex gloves&lt;br /&gt;
eye drops&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;personal items&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
toilet paper, paper towels&lt;br /&gt;
shampoo, shaving supplies&lt;br /&gt;
personal &amp;amp; feminine hygiene products&lt;br /&gt;
birth control&lt;br /&gt;
denture needs&lt;br /&gt;
contact lenses, extra eyeglasses, magnifiers &lt;br /&gt;
hand held mirrors&lt;br /&gt;
sun protection, insect repellant&lt;br /&gt;
tobacco products (if desired)&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;clothing, etc&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
shirts, pants, socks, undergarments, etc.&lt;br /&gt;
shoes, boots (extra pairs)&lt;br /&gt;
hats, gloves (work, winter)&lt;br /&gt;
jackets, coats&lt;br /&gt;
needles, thread&lt;br /&gt;
pillows, blankets, sleeping bags&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;power and communications&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
battery-operated radio (and/or tv)&lt;br /&gt;
walkie-talkies (and/or two-way radios)&lt;br /&gt;
flashlights (one for each person), flares&lt;br /&gt;
whistles and/or air horns, and/or sirens&lt;br /&gt;
binoculars&lt;br /&gt;
lanterns (with extra fuel)&lt;br /&gt;
candles, wooden matches (keep dry)&lt;br /&gt;
grill and/or sterno stove&lt;br /&gt;
charcoal, lighter fluid, propane&lt;br /&gt;
lots of batteries of different sizes&lt;br /&gt;
generator (if possible)&lt;br /&gt;
gasoline (safely stored)&lt;br /&gt;
fire extinguishers&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;cooking and everyday usage&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
foil, paper napkins and plates&lt;br /&gt;
plastic cups and plasticware&lt;br /&gt;
portable cooler, blue ice packs&lt;br /&gt;
non-electric can openers&lt;br /&gt;
scissors, knives&lt;br /&gt;
funnels (one for water, one for each fuel)&lt;br /&gt;
cooking supplies, oven mitts&lt;br /&gt;
storage containers (bottles, jugs, buckets)&lt;br /&gt;
absorbent towels&lt;br /&gt;
cleaning supplies&lt;br /&gt;
laundry needs (soap, washboard, tub, etc.)&lt;br /&gt;
plastic trash bags, baggies&lt;br /&gt;
cardboard boxes&lt;br /&gt;
tarps (canvas or 6-mil plastic)&lt;br /&gt;
masking and duct tape (several rolls), various types of glue&lt;br /&gt;
rope and/or heavy cord (at least 100 feet)&lt;br /&gt;
cards and games&lt;br /&gt;
wind-up or battery operated clocks&lt;br /&gt;
calendar&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;tools, etc&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
hammer, nails&lt;br /&gt;
screwdrivers, screws&lt;br /&gt;
battery-powered drill (extra charged batteries)&lt;br /&gt;
shovel, handsaws, axe, crowbar, knives&lt;br /&gt;
chainsaw (extra gasoline, oil), earplugs&lt;br /&gt;
hydraulic jack&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;misc&amp;#8230;&lt;br /&gt;
valuables, extra keys&lt;br /&gt;
identification, recent photos of family&lt;br /&gt;
important papers&lt;br /&gt;
phone numbers (emergency, family, dr., etc.)&lt;br /&gt;
written instructions for turning off utilities&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://morphinedreams.com/print1.html&quot;&gt;click here for printable version...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;item_footer&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://morphinedreams.com/blog5.php/2008/10/19/survival-guide-1&quot;&gt;Original post&lt;/a&gt; blogged on &lt;a href=&quot;http://b2evolution.net/&quot;&gt;b2evolution&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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<p>water&#8230; <br />
100 day supply = min. 250 gallons/person<br />
drinking: minimum 0.5 gallons/person/day<br />
bathing: approx. 2 gallons/person/day<br />
bleach, measuring spoons, 5-gal buckets<br />
..........<br />
water purification instructions...(quoted from epa website)</p>

<p>"Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water<br />
USE ONLY WATER THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY DISINFECTED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ANY PREPARED DRINK, OR FOR BRUSHING TEETH</p>

<p>   1. Use bottled water that has not been exposed to flood waters if it is available.<br />
   2. If you don't have bottled water, you should boil water to make it safe. Boiling water will kill most types of disease-causing organisms that may be present. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for boiling. Boil the water for one minute, let it cool, and store it in clean containers with covers.<br />
   3. If you can't boil water, you can disinfect it using household bleach. Bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms that may be in the water. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for disinfection. Add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. Store disinfected water in clean containers with covers.<br />
   4. If you have a well that has been flooded, the water should be tested and disinfected after flood waters recede. If you suspect that your well may be contaminated, contact your local or state health department or agriculture extension agent for specific advice."</p>

<p><a href="http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emerg.html">http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emerg.html</a></p>

<p>see also...<br />
<a href="http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml">http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml</a><br />
..........</p>

<p>food/drinks&#8230;<br />
seeds for two growing seasons and canning supplies<br />
canned foods/juices/soups<br />
other non-perishable items (rice, sugar, etc.)<br />
non-perishable snacks (cookies, cereals, etc.)<br />
powdered milk (requires additional water)<br />
instant coffee, tea (requires additional water)<br />
soda, other bottled drinks</p>


<p>for babies&#8230;<br />
formula, powdered milk (requires addl. water)<br />
jarred foods<br />
bottles, nipples, diapers, moist towelettes<br />
medications, ointments, etc.</p>


<p>for pets&#8230;<br />
additional water for each pet<br />
moist canned foods (to preserve water)<br />
newspapers, plastic (for floor covering)<br />
leashes, chains, etc.<br />
cat litter</p>


<p>medications&#8230;<br />
extra prescription medication (esp. heart &amp; diabetes, minimum 3 month supply, ask dr. for storage instructions)<br />
aspirin, non-aspirin pain relief, antacid<br />
allergy medications<br />
vitamins</p>


<p>first aid kit&#8230;<br />
first aid manual<br />
sterile adhesive bandages (asst. sizes)<br />
2&#8221; &amp; 3&#8221; sterile gauze pads<br />
hypoallergenic adhesive tape<br />
triangular bandages<br />
sterile roller bandages<br />
scissors, tweezers, needles<br />
anti-bacterial soap, antiseptic spray<br />
moist towelettes<br />
hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, iodine<br />
petroleum jelly, ointments<br />
thermometer<br />
safety pins (various sizes)<br />
latex gloves<br />
eye drops</p>


<p>personal items&#8230;<br />
toilet paper, paper towels<br />
shampoo, shaving supplies<br />
personal &amp; feminine hygiene products<br />
birth control<br />
denture needs<br />
contact lenses, extra eyeglasses, magnifiers <br />
hand held mirrors<br />
sun protection, insect repellant<br />
tobacco products (if desired)</p>


<p>clothing, etc&#8230;<br />
shirts, pants, socks, undergarments, etc.<br />
shoes, boots (extra pairs)<br />
hats, gloves (work, winter)<br />
jackets, coats<br />
needles, thread<br />
pillows, blankets, sleeping bags</p>


<p>power and communications&#8230;<br />
battery-operated radio (and/or tv)<br />
walkie-talkies (and/or two-way radios)<br />
flashlights (one for each person), flares<br />
whistles and/or air horns, and/or sirens<br />
binoculars<br />
lanterns (with extra fuel)<br />
candles, wooden matches (keep dry)<br />
grill and/or sterno stove<br />
charcoal, lighter fluid, propane<br />
lots of batteries of different sizes<br />
generator (if possible)<br />
gasoline (safely stored)<br />
fire extinguishers</p>


<p>cooking and everyday usage&#8230;<br />
foil, paper napkins and plates<br />
plastic cups and plasticware<br />
portable cooler, blue ice packs<br />
non-electric can openers<br />
scissors, knives<br />
funnels (one for water, one for each fuel)<br />
cooking supplies, oven mitts<br />
storage containers (bottles, jugs, buckets)<br />
absorbent towels<br />
cleaning supplies<br />
laundry needs (soap, washboard, tub, etc.)<br />
plastic trash bags, baggies<br />
cardboard boxes<br />
tarps (canvas or 6-mil plastic)<br />
masking and duct tape (several rolls), various types of glue<br />
rope and/or heavy cord (at least 100 feet)<br />
cards and games<br />
wind-up or battery operated clocks<br />
calendar</p>


<p>tools, etc&#8230;<br />
hammer, nails<br />
screwdrivers, screws<br />
battery-powered drill (extra charged batteries)<br />
shovel, handsaws, axe, crowbar, knives<br />
chainsaw (extra gasoline, oil), earplugs<br />
hydraulic jack</p>


<p>misc&#8230;<br />
valuables, extra keys<br />
identification, recent photos of family<br />
important papers<br />
phone numbers (emergency, family, dr., etc.)<br />
written instructions for turning off utilities</p>


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