2 people, 2 week stash (2500 calories/day)
(If you use some to rotate dated items, such
as batteries and meds, be sure to replace)
Food
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(Qty is in #2.5 cans -- approx 28 oz.,
like the 'family-size' baked beans,
serving size is 2-3 oz., depending)
Qty Item Servings Per Can
4 Regular nonfat milk 18
1 Sweet corn 12
2 Apple drink 24
1 Tomato powder 1 lb
2 Scrambling egg mix 24
1 Beef flavored TVP 11
2 Rolled oats 15
1 Ham flavored TVP 10
1 Applesauce 28
1 Chicken flavored TVP 11
1 Fruit cocktail 15
1 Margarine 34
1 Macaroni and cheese 9
1 Peanut butter powder 14
1 Mountain stew 18
2 Potato granules 38
1 Stroganoff-style casserole 10
1 Beef soup base 90
1 Green garden peas 14
1 Spanish-style rice 10
1 Carrot dices 14
1 Vegetable noodle soup mix 20
1 Chicken soup base 90
22 Lids for #2-1/2 cans
pet food and water as required (your estimate)
Cooking - outdoors
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Camp stove, 4 fuel cans
Charcoal grill, 2 briquet bags,
1 large bottle charcoal starter
Water
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Drinking/cooking (3 qts per day, each)
168 1-pint bottles
Washing, etc.
8 1-gallon jugs
(add 1/4 teaspoon salt
each as a preservative)
Health
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1 lg. toothpaste
2 doz. sanitary wipes
12 rolls toilet paper
2 boxes tissues
2 bars soap
2 wash cloths, towels
1 shampoo
a/r feminine products (your own estimate)
1 bottle contact lens solution
a/r aspirin, reg. + 81mg.
a/r ibuprofen
16oz. isopropyl alcohol
16oz. mineral oil
12 oz. Aloe gel
100 salt tablets
100 chewable antacid tablets
a/r asthma inhalers, insulin, etc.
month's supply of prescription meds
First aid kit
Misc.
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Extra house and vehicle keys hidden
outside
Flashlights, LED lanterns + batteries
Solar/cranked radio
Water filter
Strong plastic buckets, various sizes
The power's off and not expected to be
back on today;
What to do?
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Locate your flashlights
Secure your vehicles and house (park
rear-in for straight-out escape)
Locate your dependents
Arm yourselves
Assess your situation:
What's off besides power?
Water? Phone? Satellite? WiFi?
Are your neighbors' utilities off too?
Are there any immediate medical needs?
Clear halls and rooms of movement
obstructions
Review your defensive plans aloud
Collect what extra water you can for washing,
flushing (fill the bathtub)
Collect ice for cooling critical meds,
such as insulin
Access your supply stash
See to staying cool/warm as appropriate
Use the toilet as soon as possible, refill
the tank
As you use water bottles, mark them and
use for urine storage
