The Best Things to Keep in an Emergency Cupboard
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Call it a hurricane cupboard, or an earthquake cupboard, or a tornado cupboard. Depending on where you live, the description will be different, but still, in case the unthinkable happens and you are isolated, out of contact for hours, days or even a week or two, there are some thing that it is imparative to have on hand.
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1.
First Aid Kit
If ou are out of touch or reach of emergency services for any length of time a well-stocked an comprehensive first aid kit can literally save your life.
50 points - added 13 years ago by thewordwarrior -
2.
Bottled Water
The human body can go without food for about thirty days, but it can only go without water for up to seven. Water, therefore, is probably the most important staple to have on hand in an emergency cupboard.
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3.
Flashlight
If you're injured or searching for something to eat, it's ten times more difficult to find or do unless you are able to see what you're doing. LIght also lends a psychological addition - a feeling of comfort.
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4.
Swiss Army Knife
All all-purpose tool that is adaptable to any need.
35 points - added 13 years ago by thewordwarrior - 1 comment
Comments:
I prefer a leatherman but a swiss army knife is ok
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
5.
Blankets
Keeping warm is imparative, especially in the winter, or if an injured person goes into shock.
31 points - added 13 years ago by thewordwarrior -
6.
Hand-Cranked Shortwave Radio
This is better than a battery operated because (ta dah) it doesn't require batteries. Also, it can pick up short wave radio transmissions as well as regular raadio transmissions.
29 points - added 13 years ago by thewordwarrior -
7.
Protein Bars
Probably the best food option to keep in an emergency cupboard. Most protein bars contain enough nutrients to keep the human body going for quite a long time.
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8.
Batteries
Because flashlights and radios only last so long without them.
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9.
Matches
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10.
Wet Wipes
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11.
Dried Fruit
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12.
Fun Food
Chocolate, cookies, it is good to have some sort of "fun" food on hand so that children, especially small children, will not feel as if it is the end of the world.
5 points - added 13 years ago by thewordwarrior - 1 comment
Comments:
emotions are irrelevent during survival situations. cookies and sugar attract bugs.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
13.
Candles
5 points - added 13 years ago by thewordwarrior -
14.
A platic storage box with a tight-fitting lid
Just in case you are not able to make it to the restroom, this can serve as a temporary latrine.
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15.
Toilet Paper
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16.
Change of Clothes
One change of clothes for each family member is an excellent thing to keep on hand, it certainly helps to keep up morale.
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17.
Reading Material (Books/Magaines)
To keep yourself occupied in down time.
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18.
Nuts
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19.
Trail Mix
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20.
Games
Card and board games can also serve to pass the time during long hours or in close quarters.
2 points - added 13 years ago by thewordwarrior - 1 comment
Comments:
not necessary for survival: bulky and takes up valuable space, keep games elsewhere.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
21.
sturdy rope
Very important. 550 paracord is the best choice, but at least 20 feet of sturdy rope is important to tie down garbage cans, lawn chairs, and other things if unable to bring inside before a wind storm. Look up some basic knots on the internet, a simple shoe lace knot will not work.
0 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
22.
Saw
A saw is very important in an emergency kit, whether it is for cutting firewood or cutting tree limbs, some kind of saw bigger than the one on your multitool is important.
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23.
Fire extinguisher
If you have an electric fire, you cant use water!
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24.
heat
Whether its hand warmers, a small emergency pile of seasoned firewood for a woodstove, or even thermal clothing, some kind of warmth is necessary if you live in a cold part of the world.
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25.
pliers
No emergency kit is complete without pliers.
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26.
Superglue and duct tape are a must!
Great for reparing gear or windows, no kit is complete without duct tape!
Superglue can be used as a last resort to seal very large wounds in place of stitches.
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27.
towels
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28.
scissors
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29.
hygene supplies and change of clothes
Dont waste too much time money and space on this: a bar of soap and toothbrush and toothpaste are ok
0 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
in my kit all i have for cleanlieness is a bar of soap, pack of colgate wisps, and a bottle of hand santitizer.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
oops someone already said change of clothes, sorry
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
30.
canned goods
lasts longer than other food, tastes better than emergency food rations.
0 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
31.
Multivitamins
sometimes canned food just doesnt have enough vitamins to stay alive and healthy.
-1 point - added 12 years ago by guest -
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