Disclaimer: This list has been created as an aid for individuals in the creation of a personal stockpile in the event of a natural disaster. Please take the time to stockpile all things you deem necessary if such an even were to occur. This list may or may not satisfy all of your needs.

WATER

1 Gallon Per Person Per Day minimum. This amount allows for drinking and food prep. Allow extra 2+ gallons for personal hygiene, washing dishes and clothes.


FOOD

Canned Food Items: 20 cans assorted per small family (4 people); double for large family
o Soup
o Chili
o Pasta

Canned Vegetables: 30 cans assorted per small family (4 people); double for large family
o Corn
o Green Beans
o Tomatoes
o Mixed Vegetables

Dried / Canned Fruit/Peanuts/Nuts; 5 lbs dried or 6 ? 12 cans small family, 12-16 large family

Canned Meat: 20 cans per small family < 4, double for larger family >4 persons

Dry Milk: large box or several small cans if no small children or frequent milk drinkers and used for cooking only, increase if family needs require.

Pasta: 5 pounds dry weight

Salt, spices, condiments as preferred

Sugar or alternative sweetner, 5 lbs. or equivalent per small family, increase in large family or if frequently used

Coffee Tea, chocolate, drink mixes, etc. as preferred

Canned or single serve puddings and similar desert items, hard candy, or similar comfort foods and ?treats? if funds allow or Cancel

Oatmeal, other hot or cold cereals per preference

Flour; 5 lb bag, increase if used frequently in cooking/baking; yeast if bread baking

Peanut Butter/ Jelly: Large jar each small family, double or triple depending on family size and preference

Crackers, Plain (for sandwiches and snacks) 1 large
box per person

Spaghetti or pasta sauce; 4-8 jars or cans

Baby formula and food, if needed


PERSONAL HEALTHCARE

Thermometer (one per person if possible)

Usual Prescription medicines: 1 month minimum supply (3+ months preferred-contact physican immediately, if needed)

Cough Medicine: 1 bottle per person containing suppressant and expectorant (combined or separate):
o Cough Syrup DM or low dose of opioid cough syrup

Cold/Flu Symptom relief medicine of personal preference, 1 course per person

Anti-diarrhea (Pepto-Bismol or Imodium): 1 Large Bottle or box

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine): 100 Tablet bottle (especially important if any family member has history of allergies)

Acetaminophen 500 mg.tablets: 100 tab Bottle (Note: can alternate with ibuprofen every 3 hours to control fever &/or pain)

Ibuprofen 200mg tablets/capsules: 500 count bottle

Baking Soda: 1 Box

Alternative treatments/supplements as desired

Vitamin Supplement (1-a-Day Multi Containing the following): 1 Medium/Large Bottle:
o Zinc,
o Vitamin A
o Vitamin C
o Selenium
o Magnesium
o Calcium.
o Vitamin B-12
o GLA

Children/Infant: All above in formulas specific for children Suggestions: Dose based upon weight of child, not age; Weigh child and write down dosing requirements (how much & how often) in advance to prevent mistakes under stressful situations.

70% alcohol: 1/4 liter (1 pint)

Hydrogen peroxide (dark bottle): 2 small or 1 pint bottles

Petroleum jelly (Vaseline): 1 large jar or tube

Antibiotic cream or ointment: 1 tube

Aloe (aloevera) gel: good for burns, minor wounds, cooling, moisturizing

sterile gauze pads: 1 package

Gauze bandage rolls: 2 each

Cotton (clean): 1 small package

Adhesive tape (adhesive plaster): 1-inch wide; 2 rolls

Adhesive bandages (Bandaids): 2 boxes asorted sizes

Ace bandage(s) - one roll

Scissors (clean/not rusty): 1 pair blunt and 1 pair sharp tip

Tweezers


PERSONAL SUPPLIES

Personal Hygiene

Soap Bars: 2 bars per person

Shampoo: 1 Large Bottle

Razor blades or disposable razors: per family usage

Toothpaste: 1 large tube

Hand sanitizer: small carry bottle per person, extra to replace; large bottle for refills, several medium bottles for use in bathrooms and kitchen

Antibacterial Hand Soap; dispenser at each sink in home, extra to replace

Baby wipes (not just for babies, reduces water usage): 1 case (6 packages)

Diapers and baby care items as needed

Deodorant

Sanitary Items -2 months supply for first month for each adult female,then 1 month supply for each additonal month preparation

Masks, gloves and goggles



HOME CLEANING/HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

Bleach: 2 Large Gallon Bottles

Vinegar: 2 Large Gallon Bottles

Plastic Gloves

Plastic Bags

Garbage Bags: 30+gallon 1 box

Clean cloths

Toilet Paper: 15 Rolls per small family, up to 30 for large family > 4 people

Paper Towels; 6-12 rolls

Paper Supplies:
o plates
o cups
o plastic
o disposable silverware

Flashlights: One per person minimum, consider LED lights to reduce battery usage. Additional LED headlamps extremely useful.

Batteries: 3-4 sets per battery powered item

Battery powered Radio:
o Radio/TV Combo
o Weather Warning
o Short Wave

Can Opener (Manual): Two

Matches: 1 large box 100 packs or 6 boxes wooden matches


MISCELLANEOUS


Stove:
o Dual Fuel Cooking Stove
o Propane Cooking Stove

Fuel for stove

Air Pump (manual)

Water Filter

Alternative heating method for cold climates