Things you should aquire for emergency preparedness (prepper list) - fire starting gear - waterproof matches, kindling, flint, etc. - cold weather gear - warming blankets, heavy jackets, deep cold weather rated boots, gloves, face protection. Air-activated warming packets are also a must. - water purification - tablets, life straws, etc. - radiation fallout gear - Geiger counter and Iosat tablets. - medications/first aid - if you have any medications you can't live without, those will be the hardest to aquire, see if you can find an alternative or on-line provider who will write you a script. Pay out of pocket if you have to. Stash and rotate out before drugs expire. - shelf stable food - if you can afford the 25 year freeze dried sealed canisters, that's the way to go - if not, things like beans, rice, powered eggs and powdered milk are a good start. - Generators - dual source (like gas/propane) or those that can charge on solar (we have both) to at least power refrigerators or freezers. Any generators that have electronic components should be kept in a Farady cage. - farady fabric - you can make your own Faraday cage - you can buy rolls on Amazon or other on-line purveyors. - Emergency Radio- crank style with solar charge - don't count on anything with batteries. - fishing gear, hunting gear - a good rod and tackle box, hunting rifle and lots and lots of ammo. If your country/state doesn't allow guns, a good compound bow would be helpful. - foliage guides- books that map local plant life so you have a clear guide on what is medicinal vs. food vs. poisonous. Books that also teach the old methods of curing meats and other basic bushcraft are a must. - evacuation plan - in case you are not able to shelter in your home, map alternative routes out of your city - at least 3 - and keep a map of the area and those routes in your gear. - a good camp stove - eventually you will be cooking over open fire - there are a lot of options, pick what you think will be best to accommodate your family. I know there are some things I missed or forgot, but this is a basic to get you started. "Luck favors the prepared."

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