Grab 'n Go Kit List - Child

A small backpack, duffle or tote bag stored for quick access containing:

______Jacket (hat, gloves

______Sweater, sweatshirt, pants

______3 pr socks, shoes or boots

______Small blanket

______Coloring books, pad of paper

______Crayons, color pencils

______Reading books

______Small stuffed animal

______Flashlight and extra batteries

______ID

______Family picture, laminated

______Contact information

(Include name and phone # of out of state contact)

______Health concerns info

______Freeze dried food pouches

______Water

______Snacks

Zip top bag items for backpack:

______Emergency poncho

______Hand warmer

______Washcloth, hand towel

______Sterile pads to clean cuts

______Nail clippers

______Safety pins

______Whistle w/lanyard

______Variety size bandages

Trial sizes of the following:

______Toothpaste, toothpaste

______Lotion

______Kleenex

______Wet Wipes

______Shampoo, conditioner
______Soap

______Brush, comb

Additional items for baby:

______Binky

______Formula

______Diapers, wipes

______Small toys

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Secure Your Water Heater

Be sure to make time in your preparations to secure your water heater.  It is a simple project and one that will give you peace once it is done.
Shaking of the ground may cause a water heater to tip over if it is not secure to the wall or ceiling joist, which may cause a fire, adding to the already stressful event.
We prefer chains as they are sturdy and can be counted on as long as they don't stay wet and or have rust on them.

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Long & Short Term Food Storage Basics

Minimum basic amounts for one person for one year

These amounts all depend on how you cook, adjust them as you experiment over time to your needs
Store what you eat and eat what you store

300 LBS. Grains

Wheat (hard white & red, soft white (baking) harder varieties store longer, rye, barley, kamut and apelt for more diversity kamut and spelt are ancient grains, also consider einkhorn

Additional Grains

Millet, quinoa, teff, amaranth, buckwheat, rice,  (brown,white), basmati,  popcorn, rolled oats, groats or steel cut in the bucket, can or bag      *Roll your own oats (groats) with an oat roller, the advantage is that it has not been steamed like regular oats and will store longer

*A good quality popcorn can be stored for a long time and ground to make cornbread

*If your brown rice smells stale, rinse it real well, the oils wash off and is still great for use. 
*Grains stored will stay fresh longer & will sprout if you tumble them in diatomaceous earth and store in 5-6 buckets.  Also, every two years, pour your grains from one bucket to an empty one and then back again to oxygenate the grain 

60 LBS. Dry Beans and Legumes

Pinto beans, black, white, kidney , great western, garbanzo, lentils, brown & yellow, split peas, yellow & green etc.

3-1 GAL. Containers of Honey
Raw honey is full of enzymes and is full of great nutrition

Sugar (60 LBS)and/ or Pure Maple Syrup

Pure Maple Syrup has many minerals

75 LBS. Dry Milk

Country Cream is 100% dehydrated milk       *Available at Macey’s, Grandma’s Country Foods

20 LBS. Cold Pressed Oils

Olive oil, grape seed, sunflower, coconut
*Store Olive, Grape seed, Sunflower oils in the freezer to extend shelf life
*Extend the life of oils by refrigerating after opening
*Cold pressed oils have essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants in them,  necessary for hair, skin, nails and brain and heart health.  Cold pressed oils have not been heated.  Heat destroys vital nutrients.

5 LBS. Salt

Sea Salt, Redmond Salt         *Good to have variety

5-10 LBS. Sprouts

 Pro-Vita, sunflower seeds, golden flax seeds sesame seeds, fenugreek, broccoli seeds, alfalfa seeds, etc
Add power packed nutrition to your food storage, learn to sprout (www.lifesprouts.com, ( 1-800-241-1516)) 

Raw Nuts and Seeds
Soak and sprout for added nutrition
Can be stored in the freezer  
nut butters, nut milks

*Nut butters without added shortening and sugars is better for your health and your pocketbook

Dehydrated, Freeze Dried Fruits And Veggies and Whole Meals

Tomatoes, onions, carrots, green beans, peas, corn Celery, peppers, potatoes, tomato chunks and/or powder, banana chips, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pineapple etc. 
*Great shelf life
*Add water and blend and you have baby food

1-2 Jars Bouillon, Whole Egg Powder, Bottled, Dehydrated, Canned Meats, Baking Soda, Baking Powder

1-2 LB. Yeast

*Saf Yeast is vacuum packed and has a long shelf life    *or dehydrate and bag your sourdough start for later use

Spices & Herbs

Some health food stores sell them in bulk, save your spice jars and fill them with fresh ones or buy online spices.  Anytime you can get the whole herb or spice you will have fresher flavor           Penzey's Spices

Dates

*May be stored in the freezer
 www.datepeople.net

Apple Cider Vinegar/White Distilled Vinegar
*Bragg’s is a great product for internal usage, white distilled is great for cleaning fruits, veggies and your home

Shorter Term Foods

Ketchup, Mustard,Mayo, Miracle Whip 

* These have limited shelf life, learn to make your own

Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, Stews Chili, Meat

*These have a short shelf life, check dates
Additional Supplies & Information

Paper Products

Plates, cups, bowls, utensils, napkins, paper towels

Women and Baby Needs

Sanitary supplies (washable ones available online, as well as patterns for making your own)

 http://www.newmoonpads.com           Diva cup.(online) 

Cloth Diapers

cloth diapers and pins and plastic pants or other washable.  Less space and can be used over and over again  

Walmart   Comfy Bummy
Sweet Cheeks Diapers   Green Mountain Diapers
Dearest Diapers

Alternative Fuel For Home, Cooking and Light, Matches

Wood, kerosene, fuel to run a generator, coal, Sterno, butane, solar power, wind power, lamp oil etc.
Cleaning Supplies

White distilled vinegar, baking soda and essential oils are simple and can be used to clean everything.

“CLEAN HOUSE CLEAN PLANET” BY KAREN LOGAN IS A GREAT RESOURCE

Vitamins & Extra Medication

This takes time, so start now by re-filling your prescription when it is down ¾.  Make sure you rotate it regularly

Personal Products

Soap, lotion, toothpaste, extra toothbrushes, floss, shampoo, deodorant (baking soda is good for this and so are essential oils), Simplify by using oil for lotion, coconut,  jojoba, apricot seed, olive oil is a little heavier and stays on the skin longer. Find products for multiple uses saving you storage space.  Multi-purpose soaps are available online such as Miracle II, Dr Bonners, Kirk’s Original Coco Hardwater Castile Soap is also a great soap. These soaps can be used for skin care, tooth brushing, shampoo, cleaning the house, car & laundry

Laundry Soap

Find a powder, biodegradable and hypoallergenic concentrate. Fels Naptha is a great bar soap for stain removal or make your own

*Remember baby’s needs:  Millet is a very alkaline grain and dates are a whole food.  Also, avocados and bananas are baby’s first foods. Use dehydrated fruits and veggies re-hydrated and blended

**Become skilled in gardening, sprouting, making your own soaps, lotions, shampoos.  Learn to sew, can, dehydrate foods and anything else that will assist you becoming more self reliant

Take a look and print it off for your convenience

Emergency Food Storage

Do you have adequate food storage in case of a family emergency?  A family emergency may include things like job loss, family health crisis,  an accident, the economy, drought, social unrest, weather related catastrophes etc.

Having a 3 month supply of the foods you eat everyday will give you more security and peace so if for any reason you cannot get to the store, you know you can feed your family, pets included.

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Consider your family's needs, allergies, requirements and tailor it to you.
(We will talk about gluten free later)

Begin with a 1 month supply and move toward a one year supply of the dry store able staples like, beans & legumes, (several kinds), rice (Basmatti white and brown, long grain, short grain, white rice) wheat (soft, white, hard red), cereal grains like oats, and/or groats or steel cut, millet, buckwheat, quinoa (red, black or white), teff, amaranth, popcorn (ground is great for cornmeal) salt, (Redmond, sea salt, Himalayan), baking soda, (for cooking and cleaning), baking powder.

Honey, maple syrup, stevia, white or brown sugar, sprout seeds for later sprouting, raw nuts and seeds (stored in glass jars with a food saver) for extended shelf life, apple cider and white vinegar.

Freeze dried or dehydrated fruits and veggies, canned foods (be sure to rotate, watch the dates)
Paper products, women and baby supplies, alternative fuel for cooking, light and heat
Food Storage Plan

Grab 'n Go Kit Three Month Plan

It takes time and money to put a complete kit together,  so here is a plan for you to keep moving so you get it done.   We put ours out so it was in the way, it was always there and actually annoying,  so we were motivated to get them done and put away. (the plan worked!)

Anything worth doing takes sacrifice somewhere, and the payoff is awesome 

Declaration “ Sacrifice = Greater Rewards of Knowledge and Accountability”

_______This week forego the movies,  dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc. Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc. Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc.  Saved $

_______This week forego the movies,  dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc.  Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc.  Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc. Saved $

Gather all you can of what you already have and leave it in a very conspicuous place so you see it all of the time.

As you check off your supplies, continue to add them to the pile.

Put everything you can in plastic bags to protect from moisture.

Do NOT buy your bag until you see how big your pile is.

You can use a wheeled container such as a small suitcase or  purchase a small cart to put it on if it is too heavy to lift.  (Make sure you purchase bungee cords or tie downs to secure it to the cart)

Do NOT purchase cheap supplies and equipment – in an emergency,

YOU HAVE WHAT YOU HAVE PREPARED – The stores may not be open

Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today

The good part of having it completed is........

Being prepared allows you to help others – You will be part of the solution

If you are not prepared  - You will be adding to the problem

GO FOR IT! YOU ARE WORTH YOU TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF!

IF YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT YOURSELF – WHO WILL?

Remember…….no one will be coming for a long time after the event.   So, GET READY

Declaration: “I am a person of order” (say it over and over until you believe it!
Just begin the process as you reinforce your worth to be a person of order!)

_____________Make a Grab ‘N Go Kit (Start Date)                   ____________(Completion Date)

Why Do I Need a Grab 'n Go Bag?

 
 

When the emergency happens, it is too late to prepare

So many calamities in the world happening, so caring for your own and your family's needs in an emergency is essential. Being self -sustaining means you are prepared to stay in your home, you have supplies (food, water etc.) for a period of time (at least 3 months to begin with), an emergency kit or Grab "n Go kit for every member of your family or household in the event of an evacuation from home on short notice. 
Grab 'n Go Kit Three Month Plan 

In the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake, fire, flood, the Fire, Police, and Public Services must follow their priority requirements to government, public utilities, transportation, hospitals, schools, etc.

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 The individual is the last priority

We know it takes about 72 hours to 5 days following a disaster for organizations such as City First Responders and the Red Cross to reach the affected area, set up, and get organized before they are prepared to handle the needs of the emergency.  So families must take this responsibility seriously.  Who will feed your children?  The neighbor will be making sure their own families are taken care of before they extend their supplies to others.

If you make preparations to care for your own families needs first, you are in a position to assist others, becoming the solution.  If you do not take care of this responsibility, you will be adding to the problem.  Many people may starve, because some simply refuse to be responsible for themselves.
As we have conversations with family and friends of the many disasters and tragedies happening all around us, lets remind ourselves that we can prepare for a better outcome by making a plan and sticking to it until it is done.
Grab 'n Go Kit List - Individual
 Grab 'n Go Kit List - Child
Grab 'n Go List - Pets

Updating once a year is part of the plan to evaluate foodstuff for any leakage.

Be ready with a kit filled with supplies so that survival will prevail during those first few hours or days.  Pack necessities, not luxuries. A sturdy backpack or rolling suitcase is ideal. Gather and purchase all of your items for your bag BEFORE you purchase your backpack or suitcase, it maybe more & take up more space than you initially think.

Each person in your household must have his or her own kit, since it is possible that family members could become separated. 
If walking, a child would not be able to carry very much for a long period of time but do need to have some items that would help them survive. A larger, more extensive family kit may be added, and kept separate from the individual kits. 

Don't forget your pets.  They are part of your family and you will need to prepare for them as well.

Grab 'n Go For Your Pet
Pets Emergency Preparation Before, During, After

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 Following are many areas of preparation.  Make it your own, covering your own requirements, likes and dislikes.  Remember some items need to be rotated, changed, or added keeping it fresh.
Important Note.......Whatever you pack is what you will have.  The stores may be unavailable, and if you purchase poor quality to just get it done, you will have to work with what you have chosen.
Be Wise.

 CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS
Begin with a change of clothing, extra socks, underwear, and a jacket, a hat, gloves, hiking shoes. Comfortable clothing such as a sweat shirt and sweat pants since you may be up and down on the ground or low cots in a temporary shelter. Other personal items such as feminine items, baby diapers and wipes, medications, extra glasses or sunglasses, “comfort toys”, a book, writing material, and card games are helpful. (to assist children feeling calm and safe).
Be sure to update clothing in all your bags or you may be sharing your clothes!

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Grab 'n Go Kit List - Individual

Clothing

_______Gather a change of clothing – comfortable clothes and shoes, socks, and underwear for a few days

________Jacket or sweatshirt, hat (beanie)

________ Pocket rain coat

________All clothing in a zip lock bags

Toiletries   (Put in a plastic bag so it is all together)

_______Hand towel and wash cloth

_______Soap

_______Toothbrush, paste, floss

_______Mirror

_______Razor

_______Make-up (makes you feel better)

_______Hair brush, comb, shampoo

_______Deodorant, Lotion

_______Toilet paper, handkerchief or small pkg. Kleenex

_______Wet wipes

First Aid Kit    (Put in a plastic bag so it is all together)

______Band- aids (many sizes)
_______ Sterile pads (many Sizes)
_______4-5 pkgs of rolled gauze

_______First aid tape

_______ Large handkerchief (to use a sling etc)

_______Smelling salts

_______ Tweezers
_______Scissors

_______Pins (various sizes)

_______Sterile Gloves

_______N-99 Masks

_______Extra Plastic Bags

_______First Aid Instruction Book

______Your personal medical information (what meds you are on and the

         dosages)

_______ Neosporin, First Aid Cream

_______ Duct Tape

_______Essential oils (if you use them) 

_______Homeopathic remedies, ( if you use them)

_______Put in extra meds (make sure to rotate them)

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Other Equipment or supplies

            _______Can opener (if you have cans in your kit)

_______Pocket knife (Multi – function)

_______Strong rope (100 ft)

_______Leather Gloves

_______Ground Cover/Tarp/Clips (to make into a shelter, if needed)

_______Sleeping Bag

_______Compass

_______Collapsible Cooking Stove and Fuel

_______Waterproof matches

_______Utensils, Plates, Cups, Cooking or heating pot (Scout mess kit size)

_______Whistle w/lanyard

_______Flashlight w/extra batteries, or Solar powered or both (store batteries

          separately in a plastic bag)

_______Head Lamp

_______Small radio w/extra batteries or wind up (Store batteries separate)

          (KSL Radio  1160 AM for all Emergency Updates)

_______Notebook, pen, pencil, book to read, crossword puzzles, envelopes,

          stamps etc,. (In a gallon size plastic bag)

_______Eye Glasses

_______Pictures of loved ones, pets (in plastic bags)

_______Copy of pet’s vaccinations, contact info where chipped

_______Personal Contact Phone #’s (inc. out of state contact too)

_______Flash drive or copies of important documents (insurance #’s, Dr #’s)

          (Keep on your person at all times)

_______Folding Shovel

_______Flares

_______Cash in small bills and coins ($25.00)

Food

*Enough for 5 days (Ideas)

_______Canned or packaged tuna, salmon

_______Packaged nut butters

_______MRE’s

_______Freeze Dried Meals (Mountain House)
_______Dried Fruit

_______Energy Bars

_______Emergen-C (to replace electrolytes)

_______Nuts, Seeds (Must be changed out every 6 months)

_______Oatmeal

_______Can Opener if you have canned foods or flip top cans

_______Small containers of fruit

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Food (Continued)

_______Enough dish soap to wash your dishes

_______Cloths and towels to clean up

Water

_______At least 1 gallon of water right by your Grab ‘n Go Kit

_______Water Bottle

_______Water Filter

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