Blue Monster Prep is here to help take the guesswork out getting started!
Here is a beginner's check list to make sure all the basics are covered:
- Water and non-perishable food
- Emergency water filtration for clean drinking water
- Emergency food
- Extra cell phone battery or charger
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries
- 2-Way Radios / Back up communication
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Good shoes / boots
- Whistle to signal for help
- Mirror to signal for help
- Face mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener
- Multi-tool
- Prescription medications and glasses
- Infant formula and diapers
- Pet food, water and supplies for your pet
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a portable waterproof container
- Cash and change
- Waterproof poncho
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Survival Kit / Auto Survival Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies, personal hygiene items and hand sanitizer
- Waste/Sanitation Bucket
- Mess kits, Paper cups, plates and disposable utensils, paper towels
- Paper and pencil Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children and family
Additional recommended items:
- Emergency back up power supply / solar power
- Candles
- Knives and Ax
- Tarp(s) for emergency shelter
- Para chord / Rope
- Local maps / Road Atlas
- Personal Locator Beacon
- Cooking Stove & Fuel/Wood
- Extra Cash
- Extra Gas
- Grow your own food with heirloom seeds
Blue Monster Prep is happy to help if you have more questions! Please call us at (800) 876-7816!!
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