100+ items that are hard to find in/after a disaster

This is by no means the LAST list you will see or need - but it's a good one to check your own items against - it's actually named - THINGS that DISAPPEAR (from the stores first) in an Emergency

GENERAL SUPPLIES

Generators

Backpacks and Duffle bags

Gasoline

Portable Radio's

Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal)

CB's / Walkie Talkies

Propane Cylinders (Large and Small)

Coleman's Pump Repair Kit: 1(800) 835-3278

Water containers. (HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY)

Glue,

nails,

nuts,

bolts,

screws, etc.

Duct tape

Fire extinguishers

Lumber (all types)

Fishing supplies/tools

Hand Tools,

Saws,

axes and hatchets

Garden tools and supplies

Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.)

Wagons and carts (transport to and from markets)

Garbage cans

Plastic (storage, water, transporting)

Mousetraps,

Ant traps and

cockroach magnets

Knives and Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel

Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)

Dust Masks / Respirators

Bleach (NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypo chlorite)

COOKING

Paper plates

/cups/

utensils (stock up, folks...)

Hand-Can openers and hand egg beaters, whisks

Cook stoves (Propane, Coleman and Kerosene)

Insulated ice chests

Coleman Fuel (Impossible to stockpile too much.)

Aluminum foil Hvy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter)

Portable Grills / hibachis

Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)

Charcoal and Lighter fluid (Will become scarce)

Grain Grinder (Non-electric)

FOOD AND WATER

Bottled Water (all sizes)

Milk - Powdered and Condensed

Bagged Ice

Vegetable oil (for cooking)

Prepackaged Meals Rice, Beans, Wheat

Tuna Fish

Garlic, spices and vinegar,

baking supplies

All canned meat

Pet Food

Chocolate

Flour, yeast and salt

Canned foods,

Fruits,

Veggies,

Soups,

stews, etc.

Vitamins (Critical)

Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers) Bouillons/gravy/soup base

Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars

Hand pumps and siphons (for water and for fuels)

Soda / Sports Drinks

Water Filters/Purifiers

Snack Foods

Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)

COMFORT & SHELTER

Tents,

canopies

Clothing,

Socks,

Underwear,

T-shirts, etc. (extras)

Portable Toilets (Increasing in price)

Hats and cotton neckerchiefs

Plastic Sheeting

Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.

Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes

Reading glasses

Cots and Inflatable Mattresses (for extra guests)

Work boots,

belts,

Levis and durable shirts

Guns,

Ammunition,

Pepper Spray,

Knives,

Bats

Board Games

Cards,

Dice

Sleeping bags and blankets/pillows/mats

HEAT & LIGHTING

Batteries (all sizes)

Lamp Oil

Flashlights

Mantles /

Wicks

Candles

Lantern Hangers

Matches ("Strike Anywhere")

Snap Lights

Coleman Lanterns

Mini Heater (Propane)

Oil Lamps

Seasoned Firewood (wood takes 6 - 12 mos. dry)

HEALTH AND HYGIENE

Prescription Medicines

Deodorant

Toilet Paper,

Kleenex,

paper towel

Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin

First aid kits

Baby Wipes, waterless soap (saves a lot of water)

Shaving supplies

Laundry detergent (Liquid)

Feminine Hygiene/

Hair care/

Skin products

Washboards,

Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)

Shampoo,

Toothbrush/paste,

floss,

nail clippers, etc

Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)

DUCT TAPE

I bought 6 rolls of duct tape from Costco. You can use Duct tape for SO MUCH. I also got some leather gloves that we will all need if we have to "live off the land". I think the duct tape was $18 for 3 large rolls.

Knives

I feel like I should buy some knives - not kitchen knives - knives like - "go cut down a tree, limb to make a...." knife - or skinning - to make a warm fur hat, or just even for whittling! So I am trying to find some good, sturdy knives, so they won't break, like Nephi's bow! So if you have any ideas, I am reading knife reviews on the internet and I will probably go to cutlery corner in Orem and look at what selection they have there.

Olives

from the california olive website

California Ripe Olives are packed in a light brine solution, not only to bring out the flavor of the fruit, but also to protect them in transportation. The recommended shelf life for unopened cans is 36-48 months. They may be stored at room temperature.

Once opened, store unused California Ripe Olives in their original brine in the open can and cover with plastic wrap to allow oxygen to permeate. Do not store California Ripe Olives in an airtight container as harmful toxins may develop. If the original brine has been discarded, replace with a solution of one cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in order to keep the olives wet and free from external odors. Partially used cans of California Ripe Olives may be held in the refrigerator for up to ten days.

California Ripe Olives have only two grams of fat in a 15 gram serving, with the majority of fat coming from monounsaturated fat and part of the remaining fats being essential fatty acids. One serving contains only three percent of your total fat intake for the day. Contrary to what you may think, olives are not high in calories. In fact, an extra large Black Ripe Olive has only seven calories - and a serving equal to only 25 calories! This makes olives an ideal snack or ingredient for adding flavor and variety to the lower fat meals you prepare.

BUTTER - freezing

How to freeze butter
Butter can be expensive but when you can get a great price on it, it seems a shame to only buy enough for the fridge. But you can freeze butter easily, and it will keep fresh in your freezer.
Sticks or blocks of butter are easiest to freeze. Simply wrap aluminum foil around the foil or wax wrapper already in place. Then freeze.
Unsalted butter will freeze safely for a year while salted butter will keep for six months. Can butter be frozen?

Yes, butter can be frozen. However, butter does have a tendency to pick up flavors from other foods so it should be wrapped well before being frozen.

Grinders - Wheat Grinders

My sister has this one - z011 Grinder-Country Living Grain Hand Mill $395.00 -

for those of us that have nothing - here is the review on Grinders

waltonfeed.com/blog/show/Category/category_id/34


Tell me what you think about your grinder or ones you have seen!

FATS - Storable Fats - why we need fats

Per person - per year is 13 pounds - that would include 4 pounds of peanutbutter - SO - I found a source for Cocunut or Palm shortening which is said NOT to go rancid

13 pounds of longterm storage palm oil is $24 per gallon - so that is $312 per person, so just ONE GAL at a time is a good place to start, it doesn't go rancid, so you can order one at a time.

follow this link -
http://www.alpinefoodstorage.com/coconut-oil-and-palm-shortening

why do we need fat?


Why do we need fat in our diet?
Fat provides needed energy. It is difficult to eat the large amounts of food in a very low fat diet to get all the energy you need.
Fat is needed to prevent essential fatty acid deficiency.
Fat is needed so your body can absorb the fat soluble vitamins A, S, E, K, and prevent deficiencies of these vitamins.
Fat provides flavor and texture to help prevent food from being bland and dry.
Fat helps food to stay in the stomach longer, giving a greater sense of satisfaction and preventing hunger soon after meals.
Fat may help your body produce endorphins (natural substances in the brain that produce pleasurable feelings).
Diets too low in fat (less than 20 - 25%) may trigger cravings