Duck tape and WD-40 – the only two tools needed to fix anything… ANYTHING…

Kim:)

Nice tips. When you have such emergency kits, periodically it must be checked for shelf life and replenished as and when some thing is used.

You forgot: Fifth of Jack Daniel’s

;-)

what you really forgot was either a nice, reliable carbine or shotgun.
Both can be used for self defense and hunting.

I have this that I believe I got from FEMA several years ago.

While these kits were designed for an earthquake scenario, they are just about equally applicable to any widespread natural or man made disaster.

For earthquake preparedness, this equipment and these supplies should be stored in waterproof, or at the least, water resistant containers in a SECURE location on the property AWAY FROM THE HOUSE or any likely damage or loss from falling structures, if possible. Use combination locks (all with the same combination) to secure supplies, keys can be lost. Make sure all household members have the combination memorized.

For other natural disaster preparedness, the best location for storage may be in the basement, if you have one. Where flooding is common, an attic storage area may be a better bet (making sure you have rooftop access as well).

Keep the existence of these supplies a secret from all others. Loose lips can result in stolen or pilfered supplies. When you need them, they may not be there.

There’s More To Consider
While the focus here is primarily on the gear and supplies that might save your life in such a disaster, in an emergency situation where evacuation is a likely possibility there are also other considerations. There’s your physical life that this gear and these supplies wile help preserve, and then there’s the rest, your emotional and fiscal life that is a loss critical. Things like family photo albums, family heirlooms and mementoes, bills and other current fiscal records, etc.

While it would be a good exercise for all of us to develop a check list (with storage location) of stuff to grab in a short-notice evacuation, it is especially important for those who live in areas where it is more likely to occur (hurricanes, floods, high fire danger, etc.). When the danger is very high, it may pay to have it packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Primary Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness Kit

Qty. Survival Equipment or Supplies<br /> EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP<br /> 1 Fixed Blade Stainless Steel Hunting Knife, 4 in. to 6 in plain edge blade, w/ Sheath<br /> 1 Leatherman “Super-Tool”<br /> 1 Knife Sharpener<br /> 1 Fiskars “Super Snips”<br /> 1 Tree Saw for small limbs with spare blades if applicable<br /> 1 “Pocket Chain Saw” Survival Saw<br /> 1 Glock “Field Spade” or other folding/collapsing shovel<br /> 1 Crow Bar/Wrecking Bar<br /> 1 Hammer, claw type, fiberglass or steel handle, 14 or 16 oz.<br /> 1 Come-Along/Cable Puller/Power Puller (2000 lb./1 ton minimum dead lift, we used a 4000 lb./2 ton unit in this kit)</p> <p>2 2-D Cell Waterproof Flashlights with Krypton Bulbs.<br /> 16 Alkaline D-Cell Batteries*<br /> 4 Spare Flashlight Bulbs<br /> 1 Spare Flashlight Lens<br /> 1 Red Flashlight Wand<br /> 8 “Cyalume” or “Snap-Light” Chemical Lightsticks, 12 hr.*</p> <p>1 Butane Fueled Lighter*<br /> 50 Windproof/Waterproof Matches<br /> 1 Firestarter Kit w/ Tinder<br /> SHELTER GROUP<br /> 1/person Sleeping Bag (as appropriate for climate)<br /> 1/person Sleeping Pads, foam or inflatable<br /> 1 3 or 4 Season (as appropriate for climate) Dome/Family Style Tent, sized to hold number in group + 1 to allow for plenty of storage space<br /> 1 Ground Cloth for tent<br /> 2+ Plastic Ripstop Tarps, minimum 12 x 12 ft. (multi-functional, you can’t have too many)<br /> Optional<br /> 1/person Camp Stool/Chair<br /> PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP<br /> 1pr./person Leather Work Gloves<br /> 1/person Hard Hat<br /> 1/person Safety Goggles<br /> 20/person Premium Dust/Mist Respirators, disposable<br /> 2/person Bandanna or Cravat<br /> 1/person Heavy Duty Poncho</p> <p>2/person Complete Changes of Outdoors/Work Clothing appropriate to climate including for each person:<br /> • Sturdy Belt<br /> • Sturdy Pair of Work Boots (already broken in)<br /> • Jacket<br /> • Other items of clothing appropriate to the climate such as Coat, Insulated Gloves, Hat, etc.<br /> • (You may not have time to dress and may also need additional spare Underwear, Changes of Clothes, Special Clothing Items etc.) </p> <p>MEDICAL GROUP<br /> 1 Well Equipped Medical / First Aid Kit supplemented w/ extra supplies, bandages, and prescription drugs *<br /> The following quantities include those in the medical kit<br /> 1 “SAM Splint” emergency splint<br /> 6 Trauma Dressings<br /> 8 Gauze Compress<br /> 4 Triangular Bandage<br /> 2 Elastic Bandage, 3″<br /> 1 Elastic Bandage, 4″<br /> 1 Elastic Bandage, 6″<br /> 50 Latex or Nitrile Surgical Gloves (Note that many people are allergic to latex)<br /> 1 Emergency Medical Guide<br /> Optional<br /> 1 Emergency Burn Kit<br /> WATER and FOOD GROUP<br /> 5-10 gal./person Water in sturdy containers w/ screw on caps*<br /> 1 Water Filter (w/ spare cartridges if appropriate)<br /> 1 Iodine Water Treatment sufficient to treat 150 qts.<br /> 7 day<br /> supply Military MRE Rations, Emergency Food Packs or Survival Rations*, per person (or equal in other long life foods)<br /> 14/person Drink Mix*<br /> 14/person Instant Coffee/Tea bags/what have you*<br /> 1 Box Sugar Cubes<br /> 1 sealed Salt container<br /> 1 sealed Pepper container<br /> - Other spices as desired</p> <p>1 Stainless Steel Cooking and Serving Set (pots & pans w/ plates, cups, utensils of qty. for size of group, you may use disposable serving items if desired)<br /> 1 Small Grill or Backpacking Grill<br /> 1 Multi-fuel Stove capable of burning unleaded auto gas<br /> 1 Stove Maintenance Kit<br /> 1-3 gal. Fuel for stove in sealed container*</p> <p>PERSONAL SUPPLIES GROUP<br /> 1 Portable Toilet and supplies for size of group<br /> 1-2/person roll Toilet Paper<br /> 1 Bar Anti-bacterial Soap in Soap Container<br /> 50+ Packaged Clean-up Wipes*<br /> 1 Tube Toothpaste*<br /> 1/person Toothbrush<br /> 1 Comb and/or Hair Brush<br /> 1 Mirror<br /> 1/person Wash Cloth<br /> 1/person Small/Medium Towel<br /> For each person as needed<br /> - Spare Prescription Glasses/Contact Lenses<br /> - Contact Lens Storage/Cleaning Kits*<br /> - 4 week supply Personal Prescription Medicines*<br /> - 2 week supply Multi-vitamins*<br /> For each women who menstruates<br /> - adequate supply of Tampons or Sanitary Napkins/Pads<br /> MISCELLANEOUS / MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP<br /> - Copies of important papers, including insurance policies, name and phone numbers of insurance agent(s) and main offices of insurance carrier, family and friends out of area that you can depend upon in an emergency, names of lawyers (to sue insurance companies), copies of deeds, titles and inventory list of belongings (a video record could be useful)<br /> - Spare Keys to house, cars, safety deposit box, etc.<br /> - Money (no less than $100, more is better) including minimum 1 roll of quarters<br /> - Spare or duplicate Credit Cards including at least two different Phone Company Calling Cards<br /> 1 Solar/Battery/Hand Crank Powered AM/FM Radio w/ spare batteries</p> <p>4 2.5 or 3 gallon Water Carriers (Can be collapsible, but they are harder to carry. 5 gallon containers are too heavy. Water can be stored in the containers, but should be treated to prevent deterioration)<br /> 1 Insulated Cooler (48-54 quart capacity) (Can be used to store waterproof supplies)<br /> 1 Sturdy hand cart, preferably with two or four large diameter wheels (a wheelbarrow is not a good choice)</p> <p>1 Fuel Siphon Hose<br /> 1or 2 2.5 gallon Gasoline Rated Fuel Container (If filled with fuel, must add gasoline stabilizer and change as required)</p> <p>2 100 ft. 550 lb test mil – spec. Parachute Cord<br /> 1 50 ft. 3/8″ to 1/2″ Nylon Utility/Climbing Rope (not poly)<br /> 1 roll .032 Stainless Safety Wire<br /> 100 standard/medium size Cable Ties (Panduit or equal)<br /> 50 large size Cable Ties (Panduit or equal)<br /> 50 extra large size Cable Ties (Panduit or equal)<br /> 1 roll Premium Industrial Grade Duct Tape<br /> 1 roll 3M brand “33+” Electrical Tape<br /> 1 WD-40, LPS 1 or CRC 3-36 Lubricant / Moisture Displacer, large aerosol can*</p> <p>1 Comprehensive Sewing Kit w/ HD threads and needles, buttons, safety pins of various sizes, etc. (more than a typical “travel kit”)<br /> 1 Large box Heavy Duty (not regular) Aluminum Foil<br /> 2 Sponge, 3″ x 5″<br /> 1 medium bottle Dishwashing Soap<br /> 2 Dish Towels<br /> 10 Zipper Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, jumbo<br /> 25 Zipper Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, gallon<br /> 25 Zipper Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, quart<br /> 30 HD Garbage Bags, 30+ gallons</p> <p>1 4×6 in. Rite in the Rain “Hip Pocket” Notebook w/ waterproof paper<br /> 1 Fisher “Space-Tec” Pen or Rite in the Rain “Waterproof” Pen<br /> and/or<br /> 2 #2 Pencils<br /> 4 Jumbo Permanent Ink Marker – black*<br /> and/or<br /> 1 qt. Gloss Black Paint w/ small brushes*<br /> and/or<br /> 2 cans Gloss Black or Day-Glo Orange Spray Paint.*<br /> 1 roll (1000 ft.) “Danger Do Not Enter” Barricade Tape</p> <p>- plastic covered Playing Cards, travel size Chess/Scrabble/etc.<br /> - Frisbee, throwing ball, etc.</p> <p>1 Contents List<br /> 1 Survival Manual<br /> TRANSPORTATION<br /> - Mountain Bike(s) with saddles bags or racks to carry supplies. (plus spare tubes and tire repair tools and supplies)<br /> - Sports Utility Vehicle (should be parked where least likely to be damaged by collapsing buildings, falling trees, or fire) w/ aux. gas tanks (kept full). A moderate size, small engine/higher fuel economy model is best.<br /> EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES<br /> TO BE KEPT IN THE HOUSE<br /> At Gas Meter (turn off gas first, then water service)<br /> - Gas Cock Wrench (can be Non-sparking Emergency Multi-Tool below)<br /> - Tool to access and turn off water service to the property ( will depend on valve style, Multi-Tool below may suffice)<br /> At Each Bedside<br /> 1 Flashlight w/ fresh batteries or plug-in rechargeable style within reach while still in bed *<br /> 1 Crowbar or Wrecking Bar<br /> 1 pr. Leather Work Gloves<br /> 1 pr. Quick donning Shoes or Boots or, at a minimum, hard soled slippers<br /> 1 Robe, minimum – Work Clothes in an easy to grab bag would be best, to put on after safely exiting the residence<br /> ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES<br /> - Spiritual Resource (Bible, Koran, etc.)</p> <p>1 Non-sparking Emergency Multi-Tool (turns off gas cocks and has other uses)<br /> 1 Selection of nails, machine, wood or drywall screws, wire nuts, nuts and bolts<br /> 1 Bolt Cutters</p> <p>1 Manual Rotary Can Opener</p> <p>1 Portable C.B. Radio w/ batteries** and auto power adapter<br /> and/or<br /> 1 Cellular Phone with auto power adapter (best if can be used on more than one cellular system)</p> <p>1 Alarm Clock/Alarm Wrist Watch</p> <p>1 12 ga. Shotgun – stainless steel w/ composite stock w/ min. 1 box of 00 shells*</p> <p>1 Camping Lantern w/ fuel</p> <p>1/person Large capacity Backpack (children too, except infants and toddlers) </p> <p>1 Tool Kit in tool roll, bag, case or box, Craftsman or better quality, recommended minimum contents:<br /> • 1 – Set Asst. Screwdrivers, Straight Tip and Phillips<br /> • 1 – Slip Joint Pliers – 7″ or 8″<br /> • 1 – Channel Lock Pliers – 9″<br /> • 1 – Wire Cutters/Dykes – 6″ or 7″<br /> • 1 – Needle Nose Pliers – 6″<br /> • 1 – Lineman’s Pliers – 7″ or 8″<br /> • 1 – Combination Open & Box End Wrench Set, 1/4″ – 13/16″ or 1″<br /> • 1 – Pipe Wrench – 9″ or 10″<br /> • 1 – Pipe Wrench – 12″<br /> • 1 – Adjustable Wrench – 6″<br /> • 1 – Adjustable Wrench – 9″<br /> • 1 – Adjustable Wrench – 12″<br /> • 1 – Vise-Grip Pliers – medium<br /> • 1 – Vise-Grip Pliers – standard<br /> • 1 – Hacksaw frame and 10 bi-metal blades<br /> • 1 – Utility Knife w/ min. 50 spare blades<br /> • 1 – Pipe Cutter<br /> • 1 roll Teflon Tape<br /> Optional<br /> • 3/8 in. drive Socket Set, 1/4″ – 13/16″ or 1″<br /> • Hex Key Wrench Set<br /> • Set Punch and Chisels </p> <p>1 Electrical Generator, 2500 to 6000 watts, recoil start w/ 10 – 30 gallons Fuel* (depending upon fuel consumption) and Oil as required and maintenance kit<br /> 2 100 ft. 12 ga. three wire All Temp HD Industrial Grade Extension Cord<br /> 2 50 ft. 14 ga. three wire All Temp HD Industrial Grade Extension Cord<br /> 4 2 ft. 12ga. 3 wire Industrial 3 Outlet Power Center (or get above cords with built-in 3 outlet power center)<br /> or (for additional protection, but at much greater cost)<br /> 4 Short Cord, 4 Outlet Portable Ground Fault Interrupter</p> <p>FOR AREAS WITH BUG PROBLEMS LIKELY<br /> 1/person Mosquito Head Net<br /> 1/person Mosquito Netting to cover sleeping area<br /> 1/person large bottle Insect Repellant<br /> FOR THOSE WITH INFANTS – FOR EACH INFANT<br /> - Clothing and Sleeping Apparel as appropriate<br /> - Baby Blanket<br /> - Stuffed Animal, Toys and Games<br /> - Baby Carrier, if appropriate<br /> Provide a 14 day supply of the following:<br /> - Pediatric Medicines and Medical Supplies as appropriate<br /> - Special foods as appropriate w/ bottles, bottle brush, etc. if needed. (if canned, insure can opener available) (NOTE: If nursing, mother’s milk supply may be affected by shock of crisis, injuries or even death and cannot be relied upon)<br /> - Disposable Diapers, etc. as appropriate<br /> - Disposable Cleansing Cloths (”Wet Ones,” etc)<br /> FOR THOSE WITH PETS<br /> - Bowls for food and water<br /> - Leash, Chain, Folding Cage, etc. to maintain control.<br /> For each pet, provide a 7 day supply of the following<br /> - Pet Medicines and Medical Supplies as appropriate<br /> - Pet Food (if canned, insure can opener available)<br /> FOR THOSE LIVING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF, OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SEA<br /> 1 Recovery Engineering “Survivor-35″ Manually Operated Reverse Osmosis Desalinator (this device turns salt water into fresh water – not to be used as a fresh water filter/purifier) </p> <p>FOR AREAS WITH TREES OF SIGNIFICANT SIZE AND ABUNDANCE<br /> 1 Gas Powered Chain Saw, minimum 16 inch, 18 – 20 inch preferred, w/ 2.5 – 5 gal. Fuel* and Oil as required, chain saw sharpener file w/ guide, spare chain, maintenance kit and safety gear<br /> EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES TO BE STORED IN HOME FOR REPAIRS, IF HOUSE IS STRUCTURALLY SOUND, BUT IS NO LONGER WEATHERTIGHT<br /> - HD Plastic sheet sufficient to cover all windows and roof plus 50% extra<br /> - Additional rolls HD Plastic as desired<br /> - Wood Lath sufficient to go around all windows and roof edges plus 25% extra (if frame construction)<br /> - HD Staples and Stapler or Nails for securing lath<br /> or<br /> adequate quantity of Duct Tape for securing plastic to window frame if masonry or stucco building<br /> 1 Cross Cut Hand Saw (Stanley brand “Short Cut” saw recommended)<br /> 1 Measuring Tape, 20 ft.<br /> 1 HD Shovel w/ Fiberglass handle<br /> 1 6 ft. Step Ladder<br /> 1 Extension Ladder (tall enough to reach highest point on house)<br /> or<br /> 1 Multi-Position/Function Folding Ladder capable of both uses above<br /> * Limited useful life. All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.</p> <p>Automobile Disaster Preparedness Kit<br /> NOTE: Adjust quantities to suit vehicle capacity. Based on potential three day stay away from primary emergency supply, arrival at safe haven or arrival of organized assistance.<br /> Qty. Survival Equipment or Supplies<br /> EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP<br /> 1 Crow Bar or Wrecking Bar – Within reach of driver!<br /> 1 Fixed Blade Stainless Steel Hunting Knife, 4″ to 6″ plain edge blade, w/ Sheath<br /> 1 Leatherman “Super-Tool”<br /> 1 Knife Sharpener<br /> 1 Glock “Field Spade” or other folding/collapsing shovel<br /> 1 2-D Cell Waterproof Flashlight with Krypton Bulb.<br /> 4 Alkaline D-Cell Batteries*<br /> 1 Spare Flashlight Bulb<br /> 3 “Cyalume” or “Snap-Light” Chemical Lightsticks, 12 hr.*<br /> 1 Butane Fueled Lighter<br /> 25 Windproof/Waterproof Matches<br /> SHELTER GROUP<br /> 1/person Heavy Duty Poncho<br /> 1/person Sportsman’s Emergency Blanket or Thermal Blanket<br /> 1 10 x 10 (minimum size) lightweight tarp.<br /> MEDICAL GROUP<br /> 1 Well Equipped Medical / First Aid Kit supplemented w/ extra supplies, bandages, and prescription drugs *<br /> The following quantities include those in the medical kit<br /> 1 “SAM Splint” emergency splint<br /> 4 Trauma Dressing or equal<br /> 4 Gauze Compress<br /> 1 Elastic Bandage, 3″<br /> 2 Triangular Bandage<br /> 8 pr. Latex Surgical Gloves<br /> WATER and FOOD GROUP<br /> 1+ gallon(s)<br /> per person Water in sturdy containers w/ screw on caps*<br /> 1 bottle Iodine Water Disinfectant Tabs or Crystals<br /> - 1,200 Kcal/day Survival Rations / per person *<br /> - Misc. foodstuffs, hard candy, gum, etc.<br /> PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP<br /> 1 roll Toilet Paper<br /> 25 Packaged Wipes*<br /> 1pr./person Leather Work Gloves<br /> 1/person Hard Hats<br /> 1/person Safety Goggles<br /> 10/person Premium Dust/Mist Respirators, disposable<br /> 1/person Bandanna or Cravat<br /> 1 Sturdy Backpack(s) to hold all the items in this kit<br /> 1 Change Outdoors/Work Clothing appropriate to climate, for each person<br /> 3 day<br /> supply Tampons or Sanitary Napkins/Pads, for each women who menstruates

This is a pretty extensive emergency kit. Do you really care all of this stuff around with you? I can’t really see myself having all of it. If you do, how much space do you use for it?

sorry, that is completely waste of money. you can buy all that sh… for huge amount of money and you come home and somebody lays on the flor shaking and foam on around the mouth… what do you do. start googleing ???
Spend that money in a good MFA (EFR) course and a refresher each 6 month or at least each year… than you safe lifes.
The willingness to help in a emergency is important not if you have all that stuff at home.

No insult, but I am teaching MFA and EFR (emergengy first respone) courses, and it is shocking to hear from many of my students from the states…
Stud: Yes we have a AED…
Rhoody :is it charged?
Stud: errrmm, we dont know, but it should…
Rhoody: when did you checked it last time?
Stud: when we bought it…

It’s a problem in our world… many people own a lot but have no clue how to deal with it.

Question, what is the heart-compression/ rescue-breath rate for
a) adults
b) Kids
c) infants

without google…. If you don’ tknow that right away, you may kill the people and on top I dont think you can deal with all that stuff mentioned in the post then… sorry get your feets down to the essential

honest but still cheers

Rhoody

I’d have to admit Rhoody, I am one of the many that wouldn’t know the rescue heart rates. Nor would I be able to find my candles in the dark (:

I don’t agree that Duck Tape and WD40 are the essentials for Mr Fix It – what about No More Nails. Fantastic stuff.

Steve,
the emergency list is nothing bad and includes great stuff, no doubt about that, but its more if you got trapped in a cave in Iraq and than I dont think you have your van with all that things with you…

It’s just meant to be able to react in cases where you lose power, running water, etc. Tornadoes, hurricanes

Daily occurances here in the Phils… at least the power / water thing… Only thing to do in that case is to find a cozy bar with generator and wait it out :) (of course with Duck Tape and WD-40 in hand just in case)

Kim:)

Super glue best stuff on earth, and actually developed for internal surgery closing of capilaries and tissues.
The rest is optional, If you can’t survive for three days by your wits alone, you don’t deserve to survive. It’s called natural selection. :-}
The rule of thumb for me is if its liable to be cold, have heating contingencies. listen to your world and have water and adequate food.
Nuc radiation?

Now, that’s a thorough list. A lot of food for thought, there.

One note on the Cipro, though: please urge people to be sure that they have a bacterial infection before taking antibiotics. One of our most pressing medical issues is the increasing resistance of many bugs to antibiotics. Taking these medicines improperly is part of the cause.

Bug out bag. Try to take foods that do not take water to prepare, I see so many bug out bags with things like, instant oatmeal, hot chocolate & soups. The water should be for
drinking & take vitamins & protein bars. I also take a bottle of fiber, not only is
fiber needed but it also swells for a full feeling. I came across what is called
Lifecaps. They are a capsule that has everything needed to survive without food with
the exception of water. It is full of vitamins & minerals plus Iodine. Anyway, you take
three of them a day & drink water. I can actually take enough food in one backpack to
las 6 months because of these little Lifecaps, protein bars, fiber & water. I will run
out of water in a week so I do carry a small filter & a couple of those straw water
filters that filter the water as you suck.
You do not always have the ability or time to heat water to make soup or oatmeal. Anyway,
after I bought 25 bottles I found a coupon code & bought 75 bottles more. The coupon code
is… healthcap It will get you 33% off. There are also sites that have those filter straws
that are cheaper than any of the stores around here. (SLC) I think they are a really good
idea along with some purification pills. I cannot remember the sites off the top of my head
but you can Google for aquamira filter straw. Aquamira is the manufacture but do not buy
off there site because I have found them for almost 1/2 what they want on their own site
on other sites. Good luck, Gods speed & get serious about your bug out bag!
Todd in SLC

Water purification tablets would also be a must-have. They are a great supplement to water filters. They’re tiny/lightweight and are useful when you’re on the move.