Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency

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I just came across this. It looks like a pretty good start of a SHTF (but not quite TEOTWAWKI) list. I think this guy (not me) sort of pulled this list out of you know where, but it got me thinking...I think some of the comments are pretty funny too. Enjoy.

http://baconreport.blogspot.com/2007/07/top-100-items-to-disappear-first-during.html

Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock
 
I'll have to go put a whisk (#8) in my psk. I wonder if Busse makes one in INFI...
 
I think sense of perspective or reality might also feature in the list....think of the panic induced by the media
 
The list looks pretty good to me. I don't think these things are listed in order of importance though. There are many different types of disasters to prepare for also. Each having some common items to collect.

I live and work on the Texas coast. I was held in Dow Chemical shutting the plant down until hrs. before the storm was scheduled to hit. Hurricanes are a common occurance here, so I was already prepared. Knew I could make it out if needed. I waited until Rita made her last turn and and then just stayed put. I drove around the town and could find only one other person besides myself who stayed put. He, like myself drive a one ton diesel and they were filled up and loaded to go.

To me, one of the biggest disasters was the Beaurocratic evacuation plan our government put in place. I don't need anyone telling me how to get out of town, and especially which route to take. It was a disaster in itself, and then passed of as a great success.

I could write about this for hrs., so I'll try and keep it short.

Hurricane-----Dependable vehicle, filled with gas, or diesel, good tires--plenty of water, I like the Katadyne Combi water filter. it will hook up to a hotel faucet for clean tasting water if needed--food--medecine, the pharmacies in other towns will honor prescriptions--cash-- cooking needs, to include lights and stove, and of course toiletries--good tent if hotels are unavailable,State parks are nice if needed and relatively safe.

Hope I didn't:foot:
 
oldsaltgrassbear said:
The list looks pretty good to me. I don't think these things are listed in order of importance though. There are many different types of disasters to prepare for also. Each having some common items to collect.

I live and work on the Texas coast. I was held in Dow Chemical shutting the plant down until hrs. before the storm was scheduled to hit. Hurricanes are a common occurance here, so I was already prepared. Knew I could make it out if needed. I waited until Rita made her last turn and and then just stayed put. I drove around the town and could find only one other person besides myself who stayed put. He, like myself drive a one ton diesel and they were filled up and loaded to go.

To me, one of the biggest disasters was the Beaurocratic evacuation plan our government put in place. I don't need anyone telling me how to get out of town, and especially which route to take. It was a disaster in itself, and then passed of as a great success.

I could write about this for hrs., so I'll try and keep it short.

Hurricane-----Dependable vehicle, filled with gas, or diesel, good tires--plenty of water, I like the Katadyne Combi water filter. it will hook up to a hotel faucet for clean tasting water if needed--food--medecine, the pharmacies in other towns will honor prescriptions--cash-- cooking needs, to include lights and stove, and of course toiletries--good tent if hotels are unavailable,State parks are nice if needed and relatively safe.

Hope I didn't:foot:
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Sounds about right to me.

I mean we all know family member and friends who think someone's a nut job for stocking up on the basics, carrying a pocketknife, and thinking for themselves. There are dozens of stories of how gov't SNAFU's are the norm not the exception in crunch times like you mentioned. And disasters won't stop happening, ever, as far as I know. It's part of life. Disaster -> SNAFU -> Victims -> Mass Amnesia. Just like : "Lather, rinse, repeat."


Anyway, good tip about the Katadyne faucet hookup. I didn't know that. It could save a life, just that one tip. You never know. Thanks. Harry
 
The item I have seen disappear is any type of leadership from the local elected political, trough feeding, corrupt, etc... With the exception of one or two who shine like the sun during such an emergency, most blamed everybody else instead of taking charge and saying "The buck stops here".
 
Unfortunately, for every person that is prepared for an emergency, there will dozens (or hundreds) that aren't and they will show up on your doorstep expecting you to help them. I have been through a few small emergencies (one tornado and a couple of floods) and it never fails. What really chaps my ass is that the people who show up asking you to "rescue" them are usually the ones that are giving you a bad time for being prepared....

Moorcat (Apache Blade Works)
 
Has anyone else out there ever had the feeling that Katrina was the dress rehearsal for something far worse? I don't mean to get all apocalyptic but it really did give us a national wake-up call in terms of how things need to function in dire emergency. I know alot of people took it to heart and are far less likely to ridicule those who are preapred but face it, living this way is expensive.

There are a great many things on that list that a moderately prepared family would have on hand. Getting your act together in the threat of some coming disaster would be nearly impossible if starting from square one. As big as Katrina was the rest of the country was there to lend assistance. What if that wasn't the case? Mac
 
We've had wakeup calls before. Katrina was a disaster but local government guaranteed whether the aftermath would be better or worse. New Orleans was the worst, but neighboring areas got hit just as hard -- wiped out -- but figured out they had to do something to rebuild themselves. New Orleans had no one but the Federal government to rely on, since their own resources were hopeless.

That's why lists are good. Focus the mind on what you can do now or might have to do before imminent disaster.
 
pict said:
Has anyone else out there ever had the feeling that Katrina was the dress rehearsal for something far worse? I don't mean to get all apocalyptic but it really did give us a national wake-up call in terms of how things need to function in dire emergency. I know alot of people took it to heart and are far less likely to ridicule those who are preapred but face it, living this way is expensive.

There are a great many things on that list that a moderately prepared family would have on hand. Getting your act together in the threat of some coming disaster would be nearly impossible if starting from square one. As big as Katrina was the rest of the country was there to lend assistance. What if that wasn't the case? Mac
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Bingo. It woke me up, that's for sure. :D
 
Moorcat said:
Unfortunately, for every person that is prepared for an emergency, there will dozens (or hundreds) that aren't and they will show up on your doorstep expecting you to help them. I have been through a few small emergencies (one tornado and a couple of floods) and it never fails. What really chaps my ass is that the people who show up asking you to "rescue" them are usually the ones that are giving you a bad time for being prepared....

Moorcat (Apache Blade Works)
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The best answer to your statements that I've ever encountered comes from a very wise woman who wrote a letter to the author of a book about prepareness. I'm not suggesting anyone read this book. I haven't read it, but doesn't mean I never will. Anyway it's not about the book. This is about how to deal with friends and neighbors who know you're the ones who prepared, catalogued, researched, and practiced while they were off on vacation to Hawaii or where ever. It's basically a, "Sure you can join us, but first we need to establish a few ground rules," kind of list. Enjoy. This is very cool.

FYI the URL is: http://standeyo.com/News_Files/Hollys.html (Click on [SURVIVAL] at left, and under "Survival Menu" click on 2nd to last item "Prep Moochers: When People Think...")

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In the Event of a Disaster, the Following is Provided So You Will Know What is Expected of You Should You Decide to Come to My House


YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

1. CLOTHING - Nothing fancy - just good, sturdy, easy care clothes. We will probably have to wash by hand and dry on a line, so plan accordingly. There will be no dry cleaning available. Also, bring rain gear.

2. PLAIN BLEACH AND OTHER CLEANERS - Plain bleach will be used in water purification as well as general cleaning. More people means more cleaning to keep a healthy environment.

3. FOOD - No explanation needed.

4. BEDDING OR SLEEPING BAG - I have floor space - not bed space. I also have two dogs who think anything on the floor is theirs! No, I will not put them outside.

5. WEAPONS, AMMO, FISHING GEAR - There will come a time when we will have to hunt and fish for our food. Weapons and ammo will be locked up for safety.

6. PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE(S), FIRST AID SUPPLIES - You will need your medicines even in the aftermath of a disaster. Be sure to bring plenty because it may be a long time before you get more. Bring all first aid supplies even if it is just a box of band aids.

7. PAPER TOWELS, TOILET PAPER, TRASH BAGS - No explanation needed.

8. SOAP, SHAMPOO, TOOTHPASTE, ETC. - You will need to keep yourself clean.

9. BOARD GAMES, CARDS, A BOOK OR TWO - These will be used during a little downtime before bed or during any other free time that may come available. There may not be any electricity, so don't plan on just watching movies or playing video games.

10. ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF TO HELP MAKE LIFE AFTER DISASTER A LITTLE MORE ENJOYABLE.

PLEASE NOTE: EVERYTHING EXCEPT CLOTHING, BEDDING AND PRESCRIPTIONS WILL GO INTO HOUSE STORES FOR EVERYONE'S USE.

YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK FOR THE HOUSE EACH DAY. THE FOLLOWING LIST IS TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF EACH PERSON. THE WORK INVOLVED WILL DEPEND ON THE NEEDS OF THE HOUSE.

1. DAILY CHORES - These will include, but not be limited to, cooking the meals and cleaning up afterward, washing clothes and hanging out to dry, sweeping the floors, cleaning the bathrooms.

2. HUNTING AND FISHING, AS NEEDED - This will also include cleaning the kill or catch, filleting as needed, and preparing for cooking. The hides will also have to be scraped, salted, and stretched to tan. Sewn together, even small hides can be used to make clothes.

3. GARDENING, AS SEASON ALLOWS - This will include, but not be limited to, starting seeds inside in late winter, tilling ground, planting outside, weeding, watering, and harvesting. We may even can or dry any extra vegetables should the crop be good.

4. HAUL WATER AND PURIFY IT - Kentucky Lake is one mile away. The water will need to be purified before it can be used.

5. CHOP OR GATHER FIREWOOD - When the propane runs out, or to supplement it to make it last longer, we'll cook outside on an open fire, weather permitting. We will have to heat our water this way for washing dishes, general cleaning, bathing, etc.

AND ANY OTHER TASK REQUIRED TO HELP THE HOUSE SURVIVE.

REMEMBER - NO WORK - NO EAT - NO EXCEPTIONS!!

THIS IS SURVIVAL - NOT CLUB MED!
 
If I have these I think I'm good.

2. Water Filters/Purifiers

4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.

24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.

30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels

40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)

42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first

51. Fishing supplies/tools

53. Duct Tape

63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel

92. Coffee

93. Cigarettes
 
For years, people have been saying to me, "If something happens, I'm goint to your house!"

I've just been asking them, "Why? You don't think you could find anyone else to shoot you?"
 
ilbruche said:
If I have these I think I'm good.

2. Water Filters/Purifiers

4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.

24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.

30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels

40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)

42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first

51. Fishing supplies/tools

53. Duct Tape

63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel

92. Coffee
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that sounds about right....:thumbup: though the popcorn does sound like a good addition to our 48 hour kit....:D
 
pict said:
Has anyone else out there ever had the feeling that Katrina was the dress rehearsal for something far worse?
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I do. Katrina could have very easily been time times worse than it was and our government fell flat on its face. Do you think they will be there for you when something REALLY happens? Prepare for the worse and hope for the best.
 
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