Preppers Checklist
Posted by Bushcraft and Survival SkillsSome suggested Preps:
Water:
Store one gallon per person per day. Two quarts for drinking and two quarts for cooking.
Food:
You should have enough non-perishable foods on hand that your family can survive on for at least three days to one week.
Your food items should require no:
 | Refrigeration |
| Preparation or cooking |
| Little or no water |
Choose foods that are compact, nutritionally dense, and have a long shelf life.
Cooking:
You should also have several alternative methods for cooking -
| Camp stove/ w Extra Fuel |
| Barbecue Grill |
| Open Fire |
Bug Out Bag, Go Bag, 72 Hr Kit Contents:
| Mess Kit: Plates, Cups, Utensils |
| Emergency Preparedness Manual / Survival Manual |
| Battery Operated /Manual Crank Flashlight & Radio / w Extra Batteries |
| Waterproof Matches / Lighter / Fire Steel |
| Candles, Battery Operated Lamps, Lanterns /w Extra Lantern Fuel |
| Medical Kit / w First-Aid Manual |
| 30 Day Supply of your Prescription Medication if needed |
| High Quality Vitamin Supplements |
| Can Opener / P-38 |
| Survival Knife & Camp Axe |
| Aluminum Foil |
| Garbage Bags / Ties |
| Important Documents |
| Ample Cash |
| Tent / Sleeping Bag / Wool Blankets / Sleeping Mat |
| Change of Seasonal Clothes per Person |
| Multi-Tool |
| Duct-Tape |
| Compass |
| Water Filter / Water Sanitation Tablets |
| Extra Bottled Water |
| Canteen / w Metal Cup |
| Ziploc / Plastic Bags / Plastic Containers |
| Signaling Devices |
| Needle & Thread |
| Heavy Water Proof Tarp / Drop Cloth/ Plastic Sheeting |
| Paracord / Rope / Twine |
| Up to Date Local Map |
| Sanitation / Personal Hygiene Items |
| Feminine supplies |
| Soaps / Detergents |
| OTC Medicines / Pain Relievers / Antacids / Anti-diarrhea |
| Extra Pair of Boots or Shoes / Wool Socks per Person |
| Work Gloves |
| Rain Gear |
| Hats / Gloves |
| Sunglasses / Extra Prescription Glasses / Contact Lenses and Supplies |
You should have all your important documents organized during normal times; during disasters (man made or natural), you will want to make it a priority. Use this checklist to assemble your documents and make sure they're all up-to-date. You may want to keep some documents in a safe deposit box, fire-proof safe or other secure location. If so, keep copies handy for easy access and take them with you in the event of a disaster.
| Financial Statements |
| Bank address and phone number (include all account numbers) |
| Retirement accounts name, address, phone numbers |
| Credit card numbers and expiration dates |
| Birth certificates |
| Marriage certificates |
| FOID Cards |
| Divorce decrees |
| Passport |
| Citizenship papers |
| Adoption papers |
| Social Security Cards |
| Drivers Licenses |
| State and Federal Tax Records |
| Fire, Homeowners, and Renters insurance policies |
| Life insurance policies |
| U.S. Savings Bonds, stocks, securities, deeds and mortgages |
| Car title and registration |
| Automobile insurance Policies / Cards |
| Last will and testament |
| Extra set of house and car keys |
Considerations for your pets
| Names and descriptions of any pets |
| Veterinarian's name, address and phone number |
| Extra Food & Water for your pets |
Considerations for small children & babies:
| Canned or Powered Formula |
| Diapers & Wipes |
| Bottles & Nipples |
| Powered Milk |
| Baby Food |
| Medications & Ointment |
| Entertainment: Games & Books |
Other considerations would include:
| Alternate methods of communications
should land lines, cell phones, and
internet go down, some suggestions might
include battery operated walkie talkies
/ 2 way radios / FRS/GRS radios etc.
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| Alternate evacuation routes and
modes of transportation.
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| Pre-determined Rendezvous points /
Meeting Places.
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