Daisy Luther over at The Organic Prepper put together a very nice list of items that we may need in the event of long-term emergencies. We often think about food, water, meds, and ammo, but what about nail clippers?
Here’s the list itself, though I recommend reading her whole article and using the links that she supplies:
Soap
Laundry products
Shampoo and Conditioner
Disposable razors
Band-Aids
First Aid supplies
Calamine lotion
Dish soap
Feminine hygiene items
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Baby wipes
Shower gel
Cosmetics if you use them
Coconut oil
Peroxide
Rubbing alcohol
Hand sanitizer
Bleach
White vinegar
Cleaning supplies
Garbage bags
Kitty litter
Pet food
Flea and tick medication for pets
Nail clippers/files
Lotion and moisturizer
Sunscreen
Extra filters and parts for your water filtration device
Spare parts for important equipment like canners or tools
Matches
Lighters
Long-burning candles
Batteries
Stationary/school/office supplies
Lip balm
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Sewing/mending supplies
Hair elastics
Over-the-counter remedies for common ailments like heartburn, nausea, congestion, coughing, and pain relief
Insect repellant
Deodorant
Duct tape
Paper plates and disposable cutlery
Tin foil
Ziplock bags in a variety of sizes
Cotton balls and cotton swabs
Hardware like nails and screws for emergency repairs
Vitamins
Ammo…duh!!!
