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I apologize if this is too far off topic but I came across this list on another website and thought that it was useful so I wanted to share it.

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

Garden seeds? If it comes to that you will need more then a pile of stuff.

101. Go live with the Amish for a year.

Frost wrote:Garden seeds? If it comes to that you will need more then a pile of stuff.

101. Go live with the Amish for a year.

Just to be clear I am not suggesting storing all of this stuff. I simply thought that the list was interesting and useful. There were several items that I woul not have thought of.

What was that old phrased some folks used???

"Fer garden seed!"

If anythng, this is a good list of "things" that you can look at to develop you own 'personalized" system...

These lists were REALLY popular in 1999. Just in the months prior to Y2K.

JRG

Being the paranoid type I am, let me expound on some of this list:


1. Generators [Add fuel stabelizer before storing gasoline. Make sure you can handle spills with sawdust. Try to store in an outbuilding. Check on your supplies twice a week.]

4. Seasoned Firewood. [It's cheap during the winter. Buy lots, store it under a tarp. It's ok if it gets damp, but not soaked in a puddle.]

5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!) [You can get oil lamps at bed bath and beyond, as well as oil and wicks. You can store oil for a long time]

13. Water Containers [You can keep bottled water, and reuse the containers if you have to]

18. Mantles: [Mantles last for a while, 50 is PLENTY]

29. Garbage Bags [You can make an impromptu toilet out of one by putting kitty litter in them]

32. Garden Seeds [VERY IMPORTANT. Stockpile as much as you can.]

34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit [often overlooked item]
35. Tuna Fish [Easiest canned food to keep and store]
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room) [Get lots of BOTH. For long term planning, do the following. Have your main set, and keep them till they expire. Every 6-12 months, get a new set, you should then have 3 sets. Retire the expired one, and rotate through.]

37. First aid kits [Build your own. Also build what I call "2nd Aid" kits, sutures, and other items that a professional would need. You don't need to know how to use them, but they are still valuable to people that do. Also stock any medicines you need, and even better, that others might, too. Painkillers, antibiotics, etc. Pay heed to experation dates and rotate stock.]

38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates) [You can keep batteries in the fridge to help them last longer. If you have a generator, rechargable batteries are great, too.]

39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food) [Food for any pets, like cats, too. Also learn how to make them food. There are links on the web for this.]
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)

45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts [Go raid walmart in springtime for these]

46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns [Lightsticks keep poorly. See if you can find those shakable quick flashlights, they are good for emergiencies]

47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times) [Publish this when order returns and make $$$ :D]

49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc [Learn how to make your own toothpaste, there are links on the web for this]

50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient) [avoid the cheaper cookware, it doesnt last at all]

56. Laundry Detergent (liquid) [Learn how to make your own/soap powder]

61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) [Can be used for many things, disenfectent, water purification in a pinch]

62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax) [Learn how to make preserves. This involves joining a class with lots of old women, but is worth it :D]

73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave) [In a pinch, you can use soap lather as shaving cream, but it's not pretty.]

80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog [US Army survival manual as well]

93. Cigarettes [Even if you don't smoke. Will be awesome for barter, and better than money in some cases]

94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,) [Same as above.]

ScubaSigGuy wrote: 100. Livestock

I'm thinking some people might have a bit of trouble here.

How would one explain that to the HOA representatives?
"Oh, don't mind Bessie. She's just a part of our disaster preparedness kit."

Venus Pax wrote:

ScubaSigGuy wrote: 100. Livestock

I'm thinking some people might have a bit of trouble here.

How would one explain that to the HOA representatives?
"Oh, don't mind Bessie. She's just a part of our disaster preparedness kit."

I chuckled at that myself. it's good to know that the local 4-H club will be sitting pretty though .

Venus Pax wrote:

ScubaSigGuy wrote: 100. Livestock

I'm thinking some people might have a bit of trouble here.

How would one explain that to the HOA representatives?
"Oh, don't mind Bessie. She's just a part of our disaster preparedness kit."

personally, I think you need to plan for 3-5 days in a disaster.. doesn't matter much if it's natural or man made. You need food, shelter, protection. You have to be MOBILE and fluid.. Whatever you're gonna take has to be portable by your WIFE if you're not around at the moment.

We have 'bug out sites' designated at locations 20, 50, 100 and 200 miles from home. We have designated meeting and message points. Fuel for your vehicle will be impossible to get (there was very little fuel around Dallas for a week after Katrina and the one after that. You may not be able to get very far out of town, the roads will be jammed.

ACTUAL emergencies suggest the list is much different, with #94 be in the top 3, and it is not used for bribes or medicine.

I want a smoke !!!!!!

i'VE BEEN CLEAN FOR 6 YEARS NOW AND ALL OF A SUDDEN--

i WANT A CIG.

Please do not mention it again ! OK ? L 0 L

Anyone here grow up in the 60's? The small rural school that I went to, we used to have plenty of the A-bomb movies and the CD shelter movies. In facdt the school I attended for all 12 grades was a government approved shelter.

My school had a basement classroom that was also a nuke shelter. It had enough crackers and peanut butter in there to keep many people alive until they died of nutritional deficiencies due to eating only crackers and peanut butter.

Glad i was born near the end of that madness, must have been a crazy time.

ETA: They also crammed the entire high school in there during tornado drills, but half the school had to walk past the library to get there and the hallway past the library was nothing but large glass windows on both sides.