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A Practical Guide to Building Your Emergency Supply

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🧂 Basics to Start With

These are the must-haves that form the foundation of any prepping plan.

Water

• 1 gallon per person per day (minimum 3-day supply)
• Water filters or purification  tablets
• Collapsible water containers or barrels

Food

• Shelf-stable canned goods(soups, beans, meats, vegetables)
• Dry goods (rice, oats, pasta,flour, sugar)
• High-calorie staples (peanut butter, powdered milk, protein bars)
• Manual can opener

Cooking

• Camp stove or rocket stove
• Propane, butane, or fuel tabs
• Cast iron pan or multi-purpose cookware
• Fire-starting tools (lighters, matches, ferro rod)

🩺 First Aid & Health

• Prepping isn't complete without the ability to treat injuries or illness.
• Fully stocked first aid kit
• OTC medications (pain relievers, allergy meds, anti-diarrhea)
• Prescription meds (minimum 30-day backup if possible)
• Personal hygiene items (soap, toothbrush, feminine products, etc.)
• N95 masks and gloves
• Thermometer, tweezers, scissors

🏠 Home Preparedness

• Make your home safer and more self-reliant during any emergency.
• Flashlights and headlamps (with extra batteries)
• Lanterns or oil lamps
• Battery-operated and/or hand-crank radio
• Blankets and sleeping bags
• Duct tape and plastic sheeting (for sheltering in place)
• Fire extinguisher

🔋 Power & Communication

• Stay informed and keep essentials powered during outages.
• Portable battery bank (charged)
• Solar charger or small solar generator
• Extra charging cables
• Ham or GMRS radio for emergency communication
• Whistle or signal mirror

🧤 Tools & Gear

• Multipurpose items that help with repairs, survival, and staying organized.
• Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
• Work gloves and safety goggles
• Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, hammer, pliers)
• Rope or paracord
• Tarp or emergency shelter
• Buckets and heavy-duty trash bags
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📦 Storage & Organization

• Keep your preps accessible and track what you have.
• Labeled storage bins
• Rotating food shelves or pantry system
• Printed inventory checklist or use Provision Planner https://provisionplanner.com/?fpr=normalprepping  
• Keep copies of important documents in a waterproof pouch

🚗 On-the-Go (Bug-Out Bag)

• If you need to leave home quickly, this bag should keep you alive for 72 hours.
• Backpack with chest/waist strap
• Change of clothes and rain poncho
• Compact food and water
• Flashlight, knife, and small stove
• First aid kit and hygiene items
• Cash and important documents
• Area map and compass

🧑‍🌾 Homesteading & Long-Term Preps (Optional Add-Ons)

• For those integrating prepping with gardening, canning, or off-grid life.
• Garden seeds and soil amendments
• Pressure canner and jars
• Livestock feed and veterinary basics
• Rainwater collection setup
• Composting or waste management solutions
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TIP: Start small and build over time. Prepping isn’t about panic—it’s about peace of mind.