100 Things That Disappear First In An Emergency

From the desk of Michael Knight - Editor, Earth Change Report.

Just think - Preparing for disaster ahead of time is actually much more sensible than taking out life insurance.

Life insurance is only good when you're dead.

Disaster insurance - in the form of being prepared - is sensible, useful, and above all usable - whether a disaster happens or not.

That's because if you have stocked up on what you decide are essential and necessary items ahead of time, you're covered. And if nothing happens - you can eat your stores, or use them anyway.

I'm a professional writer. Earth Change Report is a free newsletter that focuses on Earth Changes - Abrupt changes which are happening almost daily now. Earth Change Report will keep you informed and answer your questions about preparing for what's ahead.

I'd suggest you copy and paste this into your word processor (I use Word or Notepad) and print it out as a reference.

100 Items to Disappear First

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, stockpileANY!)6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.7.8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar10. Rice - Beans - Wheat11. 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. Vitamins23. 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 Kit35. Tuna Fish (in oil)

36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)37. First aid kits38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)

41. Flour, yeast & salt42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts

46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience;Historic Times)48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if withwheels)49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers,etc50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)

51. Fishing supplies/tools52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams53. Duct Tape54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes55. Candles

56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags58. Garden tools & supplies59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies60. 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, steel64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats

66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)67. Board Games, Cards, Dice68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets70. 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 glasses77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)78. "Survival-in-a-Can"79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog

81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)85. Lumber (all types)

86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.89. Lantern Hangers90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts

91. Teas92. Coffee93. Cigarettes94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)95. Paraffin wax

96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.97. Chewing gum/candies98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs100. Goats/chickens (funny)

From a Sarajevo War Survivor:Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks.

1. Stockpiling helps. but you never no how long trouble will last, so locate near renewable food sources.

2. Living near a well with a manual pump is like being in Eden.

3. After awhile, even gold can lose its luster. But there is no luxury in war quite like toilet paper. Its surplus value is greater than gold's.

4. If you had to go without one utility, lose electricity - it's the easiest to do without (unless you're in a very nice climate with no need for heat.)

5. Canned foods are awesome, especially if their contents are tasty without heating. One of the best things to stockpile is canned gravy - it makes a lot of the dry unappetizing things you find to eat in war somewhat edible. Only needs enough heat to "warm", not to cook. It's cheap too, especially if you buy it in bulk.

6. Bring some books - escapist ones like romance or mysteries become more valuable as the war continues. Sure, it's great to have a lot of survival guides, but you'll figure most of that out on your own anyway - trust me, you'll have a lot of time on your hands.

7. The feeling that you're human can fade pretty fast. I can't tell you how many people I knew who would have traded a much needed meal for just a little bit of toothpaste, rouge, soap or cologne. Not much point in fighting if you have to lose your humanity. These things are morale-builders like nothing else.

8. Slow burning candles and matches, matches, matches