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Expanding on some of this, as a guy who's gone through 3 major floods, countless weather-related power outages, and the COVID-19 pandemic: 1) Double that(2 gallons/person/day), and remember your pets. Cats and small dogs count as half a person, large dogs count as a full person. The WaterBOB is a cool way to conserve water if you have a bathtub and a little advance warning that your water is about to go out. Those milk jugs degrade and leak. Use a couple camping jugs, and just pour out and refill every month or three. 2) Again, remember your pets. Try and keep your diet as close to your normal as you can; this is not a good time to shock your digestive system with a new diet(more on this later). Eat the perishable stuff in your fridge first, but limit opening your fridge/freezer door if the power is out to conserve as much cold as you can. Remember you will still want some means of cooking, so a barbecue or camp stove on your patio is a wise idea. I prefer a camp stove because I like the little green propane canisters, which are more easily moved around. Keep in mind that propane doesn't aerosolize as readily in the cold, so keeping it indoors when it's not in use might be smart. Remember that you may have limited water to wash up, so mind your dishes(disposable plates/bowls and cutlery aren't a terrible plan). 3) Your mileage may vary. I've never found one that works worth a damn for any length of time. 4) A first-aid kit is only as good as your training. Seriously, take a first-aid course. Add some painkillers and any other stuff in your medicine cabinet, including a few days worth of prescription medications. 5) I'm sure N95 masks will appear in every household in North America after COVID-19. 6) I'm less worried about nuclear war and more concerned with the tree branch that a nasty storm blows through my kitchen window. A decent proactive option here is that 3M(?) security window film, but duct tape and plastic sheeting aren't terrible ideas. 7) A roll(or 1000) of good old-fashioned TP is a good plan. I'm sure everyone has lots left after COVID-19. Some grocery stores use a larger size plastic bag that fits nicely on a 5-gallon bucket camp toilet, and everyone saves those anyway. Include some kitty litter in there as well; it's a lot nicer handling a small bag of kitty litter than a plastic bag filled with warm piss. If you're using an emergency toilet indoors, you might also be happy to have some decent air freshener, and hand sanitizer(probably left over from your COVID-19 panic shopping) will save you some water for cleanup. 8) Again, don't wait until you need to know to figure out where your water and gas shutoff valves are. Go find them right now; I'll wait. Same goes for your tools. If you're going to spend money on it, you may as well learn how to use it. 9) Get a mix of flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps. Take a guess as to how many spare batteries you'll need. Now double that number. Keep in mind that the super high-powered Surefires and Streamlights will chew through batteries way quicker than some of the cheapo options. Candles are a great idea for static lighting, and you can use glass covers to spread that light a little more and protect it from drafts. Maybe a scented one for the bathroom... And the add-ons: 1) An ABC fire extinguisher(or two). Remember these things expire every 5(?) years. ABC means that it's good for all different types of fire. Keep it near your camp stove or room filled with candles. 2) Stuff to do. Remember, power outage means no TV or Internet. Books, colouring books, crosswords, deck of cards, board games... you're going to get bored. 3) In the event of an evacuation(due to flooding, for example), think about what you need to take with you. Change of clothes, important documentation, prescription meds... The important thing is to list out the stuff that you need and where it is, because if you only start thinking about it when you're flustered and trying to hurry out the door, you'll forget stuff and/or won't be able to find it. That was a long one. Hopefully it helps somebody.

0:33 water 1:35 food 2:44 radio 4:06 first aid 4:38 whistle 5:13 dust mask 6:38 ductape 7:52 garbage bags 8:23 tools 8:53 map 10:35 cash 11:10 water filtration 11:43 rubber gloves 12:11 fire

When Hurricane Rita hit in 2005 I was the only person in my neighborhood with a can opener. Everyone stocked up on food but didn’t consider that their electric openers would be dead.

A camping tent large enough for your family to sleep in can be pitched inside your house or apartment. It’s much easier to keep warm at night than heating the entire room. Heat from the occupants supplies some of the heat. If large enough, even your dogs could sleep with you. A small candle is useful as a night light and heat source, like the UCO lantern. Practice ahead of time. The kids will find it an adventure and it’s not alarming to them.

Forget the water filter and buy coffee filters and a gallon of bleach. The little gas stove is also a waste. Buy a 20 pound propane tank and a little buddy space heater. It will keep you from freezing and boil water for two weeks. The cheap plastic electric crap is worse than nothing. They will break when you need them. A gallon of vegetable oil and a cotton wick will give light and heat for a long time. Small solar panels are cheap now, get two. And an inverter and lithium battery. Surefire lights will work even when wet or run over by a truck. Keep your electronics in a old metal ammo can. That way they will be good to go. A good tarp and mylar blankets will keep you dry if you are outdoors or your roof is leaking. Sleeping bags should be in every car. 50 pounds of rice and 25 pounds of beans will cost relatively little but go a long way. Via con Dios.

When the recent pandemic hit, I learned that apparently you also need 6,000,000 rolls of toilet paper.

It's odd.. Having just suffered through Hurricane Ida, I can attest to the camp stove since when tap water was re-establish we had a boil order in place. After the water cooled I would run it through a pitcher filter since that is my standard procedure anyway. Also cash was essential when the phone lines were down even after power was restored and the credit card scanner would not work. The flashlight/radio/windup thingy was extremely handy. Helping neighbors also kept sanity in check. Thanks for helping people prepare. 😎

The best prep is knowledge. Knowing how to improvise with what you have!

Baby wipes are good for washing your hair and bathing. Unscented are best.

After going through Katrina in New Orleans, you don’t have to tell me twice to be prepared. Definitely the cash part.

0:33 - Double that amount of water to TWO gallons of water per day per person for 14 days!

I’ve been a prepper for 15 years and have made kits for my kids as they’ve moved out. We survived in comfort throughout 3 hurricanes that left us with water and electricity outages. Have a solar pack, kindle and pop tent… boredom and full hotels are really important consideration.

I used to think preppers were crazy until this year.

I would also include: a copy of important papers, copy of keys, extra perscription meds and spare pair of eye glasses. I would suggest putting together a "Lights Out Bag". In a bucket put flashlights and batteries, candles and matches, hurricane lamp and unsented oil. If you put a lamp or candle in front of a mirror the light will be reflected and magnified.

A lot of people would not think of it but you could use the water in your hot water heater Hot water heaters have a drain valve in the bottom to get the water from. Some hot water heaters can have 40 to 50 gals in them. Also I learned that I have used my solar garden light for lighting in you house. I put them on my ceiling fan and it lights up the room. Just put them back outside to recharge for the next night.

I built an off-grid, self-sufficient homestead micro-community (scientists, engineers, MD/DVM) when I emigrated to the mountains of Alberta. We have years of backup supplies in 40' seacans (food, medical, mechanical, etc.), based in part on government survival bunkers, which we haven't had to touch in the 6 years we've been here. I didn't do this because of emergency preparedness. I just wanted to be 100% self-sufficient and live with like-minded people. The world could end and we could carry on indefinitely. Being prepared in case the SHTF is just a bonus. Everyone should have necessary basics, especially in the USA. You don't need to go extreme. Start out with what you can and add to it as time passes. In case you're wondering, we do research and Animal rescue.

Im just an ole county boy,but I've kept these things all my life.

We found good old charcoal and matches to be a life saver.

-Seychelle filter water bottles can filter everything up to and including nuclear waste, depending on which one you buy -WaterBob plastic water bladder for your bathtub (if you’re sheltering in place and worrying you’ll lose access to water. Don’t forget to purify as needed, if you think your pipes are compromised) -buy long term water storage containers and store 3 gallons per person per day for at least two weeks, if you can, plus up to a gallon a day per animal, depending on size. 1 gallon for drinking, and 2 for cooking, cleaning and hygiene purposes including toilet flushing. This is erring on the side of caution. -Bleach goes bad after six months. Water purification tablets last longer. -diversify. Have multiple fuel sources (ie a camp stove that takes charcoal or wood, and a propane stove if you can). Keep both matches and a flint set. Keep firestarter and kindling. Keep 100 hour liquid wax emergency candles AND battery powered LED lanterns. -for your emergency kit, try to get coin towels. They weigh hardly anything, expand and turn into a small towel when wet, and can potentially be reused. Much easier to carry than big packs of wet wipes if you have to leave home in a hurry. -get a plastic bin for your trunk and fill it with a blanket, an outfit, a cheap fleece jacket, anything you might need if you get stranded overnight, including flares and cat litter to help your tires get traction. Check out RoseRed Homestead’s YT channel. The water info came from her, and some more. She and her husband are preppers and she shows what they have in their bug out buckets.

Of course FEMA wants YOU to have these things. It's so much easier for them to re-distribute your supplies to others. 💯

Things to keep you're mind/emotions positive. Jellybeans, books, puzzles, crafts whatever.

HAND OPERATED can opener

Heat wraps (the kind people use to ease back pain) can help you sleep warmly in a winter power failure. We put them in our sleeping bags or in our coats at night when our power was out for a week.

I made my own first aid kit with one of those soft zippable lunch boxes. It has all manner of good stuff in it. Bandages, plasters, wound spray, mercurachrome (I spelt that wrong...) hydrating solution, bacterial wipes, small zip shut bags that hold 600mls water each. It even has a little 250 bottle for the hydrating solution. I keep insulating tape in it and two kinds of pain killers. I need to get bandage clips...

Ideally, it is best to buy and store 3 months of food that you normally eat. This can prove very helpful not just in disasters but with “more common” problems such as loss of job, illness, accident. Problems that come our way are bad enough without having to dramatically change how and what we eat. A good way to do this is make a list of 6-9 meals you commonly eat, than list the ingredients and then buy enough for your family to eat for 3 months. After this you can add more “long term storage” such as wheat, rice, beans,sugar, oatmeal, freeze dried meals, etc. If packaged and stored correctly, these foods can last for 15-25 years. Good luck. God will bless your efforts and multiply your resources so you can care for your family and help those around you.

A nuclear attack. I can remember when I was in junior high school back in 1965 and we asked our science teacher what they would do if "the bomb" was dropped while we were at school. He answered, "We'd probably send you home to die there". A stark, but honest answer.

Back in '93 I was in a ice storm. I had 2 weeks of canned food, a dual fuel stove, and a heater. I thought i was prepared. The power went out like it was supposed too but i was ready. Then it came time to fix dinner. I realized my can opener was electric. Amazing how creative you can get, getting into a can when hungry. To this day I will not have an electric can opener.

I've been prepping for five years or so, and recently bought an RV, which I live in half the time. A motor home in the driveway is the absolute most effective prepping item I have. I keep my 20gal fresh water tank sanitized and at least half full at all times; it has waste water tanks that will support my family of 4 for 3 days before it needs to be emptied; it has an onboard generator and large batteries in case of power outages; I can run the heat, cooktop, and oven off the onboard propane tank or from auxiliary 20lb tanks; and in the event of an evacuation order, I can pack up and roll out in 30 minutes or less. Plus, family vacations and camping trips are so easy now. Obviously it's not an option for everyone, but if you have the means, I can't imagine a better investment in the event of a disaster.

Plastic sheeting and duct tape can be used to fashion an emergency shelter outside, as ground cover, to temporarily patch a roof, temporarily replace side or rear windows in your vehicle, make a rain poncho, cover your salvaged belongings, and more.

I have made a sign that reads "Beware of my two pit bulls. One is named Smith and the other is named Wesson.

You know we are really in trouble when we turn on our emergency radios and it's nothing but static.

Without power or internet for over 2 weeks small denomination bills were vital, as very few stores were able to process cards. Plus most banks had major damage to their branches/atms and were not functional for an extended during Hurricane Laura recovery. Great run down, so many things people forget when packing thinking everything will be okay when they come back. Definitely need those important papers as well just to be safe.

Try to keep your gas tank full because of the power goes out you’re not pumping gas either!

Overall, not bad. Just a couple of things I'd like to mention: 1. People should prepare emergency supplies and stores for their region and climate. For instance, some people may be more remotely located than others, and some may live in very cold climates. In general, people should prepare for all eventualities, and seasons. 2. Three days of supply is not enough. A month's supply is how I regularly shop for groceries. My goal is to have 3 month's worth of non-perishable foods, which I can use over time, replenishing and rotating what I use. On top of that, I want to keep another 6 month supply of freeze-dried meals. These can also be taken with you, if you have to evacuate. I'm not wealthy by any standard, but over time I have built up a couple of month's supply. After the pandemic, I will look to starting my freeze-dried food stores. 3. The plastic sheeting can also be used as a makeshift shelter from the elements. If you have some heavy poly (6 - 10 mil.), it can be used to create cover from snow or rain, as well as blocking wind. 4. Make or buy a honey pail. It's essentially a toilet seat on a 5 gallon bucket. Find garbage bags that will fit the bucket so you can put it outside. This too can be taken with you, if needs be. 5. Flashlights - you can get any number of lights and battery options. Whatever you get, include a watertight, crank powered flashlight. This can be cranked just like your radio...no batteries needed. 6. First-Aid - a first aid kit is no good if you don't know how to use it. Get, at least, your first-aid certificate to be able to properly assess and treat injuries, or at least keep someone alive until medical aid arrives. 7. Heating and cooking - many people, especially families have a BBQ of some sort at home. Fire Pits and fireplaces can also be utilized. Make sure you do have an option, like he says. Get out the camping stove. 8. Communications - having a way to communicate with authorities can be very helpful in crisis situation. Purchasing a two-way radio with multiple channels could not only help you but your entire neighborhood or area. Reporting critical casualties could save lives, or, if everyone is okay where you are, rescue efforts can be concentrated elsewhere, possibly saving others lives. Not everyone can afford these items, but it would be a good idea, if you can. Prepare for longer emergencies if you can. The world is a strange place, and anything can happen.

I keep my weather radio charged by simply leaving it near a window. I also recommend solar power banks that you can just hang in a sunny location in your home. My weather radio can also charge phones, run a USB fan, and has a flashlight and a crank to charge it if need be. My power bank also doubles as a flashlight. I'm responsible with candles. I have candle sconces in every room, and after the last hurricane, my house seemed to be the only one with adequate light. Just remember to put them out before retiring for the night!

A metal colander with a grill on top can become a good stove using twigs, charcoal, or anything. Be sure to secure it so it doesnt get knocked over.

I read lots of great additions to the fema list and I would add a few more. Rope, eye goggles that seal, magnesium fire starters that work in wet/rain conditions, sharp survival knife, hatchet, small shovel, sleeping bags and tent, think about the basics food water shelter and safety. If you cover the basics you’ll survive. Safety equals guns/ammunition. Try camping in a remote area with no services to see how well you are prepared and discover what you do and don’t need. The small denomination cash is an absolute necessity.

I live in Texas and we have disasters every year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and move recently, arctic freeze that crippled power grid and water system. I had enough for a few days but I need more.

I have a crank flashlight. It is over ten years old. I have saved sooooo much not having to buy batteries. Good for the environment too!

Lining our toilets with plastic bags was one of the best disaster tips we used after the Northridge quake in 1994 (Southern CA).

Best buy I ever made was a good Leatherman multitool.

I would strongly recommend a solar USB charger, and devices that can charge from it. Free power as long as the sun shines.

We don't have Fema in Canada but that list is just common sense for most rural households and even not enough for a Canadian winter.

A small tent is great to have on hand to set up indoors in case the heat is out in the winter. You can set it up on your bed for extra insulation from cold and to hold in heat from body temps.

If you live in a flood prone area, put an escape tool in the attic. Axe, pickaxe, prybar, etc.

Rule Number 1. dont let anyone know you have this stuff because your unprepared neighbors will come and steal yours and might even do u harm to get it.

I was in Santa Cruz, California when the 1989 earthquake hit. 7.1 and everything was out for about a week. No gas stations open 5 bridges down. Make sure you keep your gas tank full at all times

This was incredibly helpful! I keep a carrier on hand for each pet. Each carrier has collapsible plastic bowls attached that I can use to give them food and water. I store canned food for my pets for emergencies, since it won't expire as quickly as dry food.

Measure all the apertures (windows, doors, vents, etc.) which you will need to cover and seal with plastic sheeting. Pre-cut all the plastic sheeting (4-6 mil) and label the pieces. You may want to put some lengths of duct tape onto the pieces of plastic sheeting so that it is immediately available. (You will have much less trouble with putting the plastic sheeting in place by yourself if all the pieces are precut as well as the duct tape.) Keep the plastic sheeting in zip-lock bags to ensure the duct tape does not dry out.

You actually needs minimum of of two gallons of water per person per day ( my urologist has told me that one gallon to drink per day) so, with that said one gallon for drinking and one gallon for cleaning and cooking!

Every time we have a big storm in Sydney the State Emergency Service volunteers go out with heavy plastic sheeting or tarps (with cord and duct tape) to provide temporary repairs to peoples homes and businesses. We don't tend to have tornados either. I think FEMA are right in this respect.

I wasn't much prepared until we had a big ice storm and much of the city was without power for up to a week. I was lucky, but it prompted me to start planning ways to stay warm, fed and comfortable for next time. Until the pandemic, I hadn't thought about keeping sufficient toilet paper in my preparation supplies. That's changed. I also got disposable plates/cutlery in case water is off and I don't want to waste water washing dishes.

Small correction. On the FEMA check list, one might want to change the 72hour option to 90days. You can always take 72hours worth of supplies if you really want it but I got a feeling this will be "updated". ;-)

The plastic sheets are good sealing off your house if you lose power during the winter.

You're under estimating plastic sheeting. It's commonly used in cold areas to seal windows in winter to block drafts. It could also be used to create a micro climate in your home. You could use it to protect you from something contaminated in your house. You could use it to make a stretcher, ground sheeting, shelter. Etc. Plastic sheet is smart.

6:50 "I really only think the plastic sheeting is necessary if you're facing an NBC emergency"... Really? You've never had shingles ripped off causing a roof leak? You've never had a tree limb or other debris knock out a window? Never used it for emergency shelter or ground cloth to stay dry? Wow man, I'm glad you haven't. Fun fact, if you live along the gulf coast or eastern seaboard where hurricanes and large tropical storms are common, you want a big roll of plastic sheeting. You can get by with the ~3 mil, but the 6 mil stuff is a LOT thicker, and much more durable. Lose a window? Secure it to the outside, and then inside of your frame - it helps prevent water intrusion and bonus, a double layer like that will seal in the air creating a tiny bit of insulation value as well as staving off thousands in repairs from black mold. Same for roof puncture / shingle loss - roll that stuff out over the gable and drape over the affected area and seal it down or weight it with blocks / sandbags once the storm is over until you can get it repaired yourself, or wait for the roofing companies to not be in full near 24x7 emergency mode to save some cash, and also prevent having more damage from rotted framing and plyboard roofing b/c you had nothing to use as a preventative measure. For blizzards: Use to seal off sections of the building and create airlocks - this helps reduce heating needed which makes your heating source last longer as it provides a way to insulate. Another good thing for blizzards, cardboard in the windows. Cardboard is an amazing insulator - it's not just circumstance the homeless use cardboard to rest on - it's an insulating layer as well. Old newspaper crumpled up as well can be used as an insulating layer.

One of my emergency radio's is located in the dash of my vehicle. A vehicle in good operating condition with a full tank of gas is one of your best survival tools as it can provide safe shelter, air filtration, heat, air conditioning, protection from the elements, radio, 110 AC Voltage with cheap $30 inverter, lighting, reclining seats for sleep, and the ability to get to a safer area. On the other hand, a better solution is a mororhome with a full tank of gas as it is a completely off the grid home and you literally have a fully self contained home that you can comfortably live in for 30 day with a full tank of gas, propane, water and food. ( 30 to 10 days depending on how many people ) Solar panels on the roof of your RV allows you to charge your RV house and engine batteries therefore, a virtually endless supply of electricity granted there is available sunlight. The hand crank raido is a great thing to have when everything else has failed and some have a USB port to charge your mobilephone. These KZfaq survival / preper videos are extremely usefull and can provide extremely important detailed information 👍

Batteries should be stored out of the flashlight in case of leakage.

Added you to my FB with others,As a 60`s scoop native who found my 110 year old endtime cerimonies that when hundreds of us alot over 60 knew and have lived off the land.I watched it first hand the video games ,much music, & computers needed in gradeschool. these changed a whole generation of our young adults of today.

the plastic sheeting can be used to temporarily cover broken windows from a hail storm.

Omni-directional flashlights are typically just called a lantern.

The plastic wrap (though great for protection against pathogens) is probably on the fema list for more likely weather events like power outages during cold. Sealing up doors and windows with plastic will help insulate them and prevent heat loss (also works to keep cooler air in during a hot weather emergency). Also, to use plastic like this, I recommend keeping a role of blue painters tape with your duct tape. This will prevent tape damage on your walls for when it’s time to take the plastic down.

There are camp stove for people who don't like propane, like the Sol or Patriots makes ones that you can use twigs, wood pellets, or you can get a container where you can burn fuels. Having versatility and redundancy is so important. You can also get a solar cooker or make one. Or a Candelier (which can boil water over of its 3 candles and put out 1000 to 5000 BTU's of heat) There are sterno cans, etc. All are useful.

When we had the big freeze in corpus christi tx 2021 that hand ranked radio was a big help

I just added a few items to my pandemic supplies. I bought a big yellow sign that says "Danger - Quarantine Area." I also ordered some 3" wide yellow "crime scene" tape. I didn't buy these things to use in case of illness or a crime. I bought them to discourage thieves from breaking into my house in the event this virus results in civil unrest.

Guns, Ammunition and Fishing Tackle is Mandatory- without a gun during a Country Meltdown, Thieves who did not Plan will Take what you Have!!!

A good addition (specially in winter) might be clay flower pots (those with a hole in the bottom). If you need additional warmth, turn such vase on top of a candle (even a tea candle). The clay pot will heat up a small room in no time.

I have used Sterno, or store brands of food warmer fuel cans for heating up canned foods. I sat the heating fuel can in a table-top grill and set the food grate above it. Then heated the food in a sauce pan. After cooking, replace the lid on the fuel to preserve the rest for the next meal. Gordon's Food Service has them in a six pack fairly cheap, and they also have glass votives with candles, as well as replacement candles. If you do preps on a larger scale, they can get 50 pound bags of dry beans if you ask. They also carry 25 pound bags of flour, salt, and sugar. 👍 Good luck out there.

In addition to the mentioned flashlight and. “Omni directional flashlight”, add a headlamp to your kit. They are far more handy at night when you are trying to work with your hands, like change a tire, pitch a tent in the dark, or rummage through your basement for your emergency lantern.

Don't forget your pets!

GET THE WHISTLE!!! believe me I wish i had had one when stranded..... one can only shout for so long until rescued.

I have a lot of these items in camping gear. Plastic can also make a tent to keep body heat in . Plus if you live near railroad or interstate trucks and trains carry poisonous things and people are evicted from areas. But before you leave cover the AC unit and windows.

The USB port on the radio is to charge devices like cell phone using the stored power or the dynamo crank handle.

i used to think i was prepared enough. but i had never experienced grid failure and water failure and gas failure in the middle of record cold temps in Texas yet. Its a whole different animal from hurricane power outages that usually don't impact water or gas, and hurricanes usually happen in the warm months so life threatening cold is not an issue. definitely reassessing my survival necessities now, as this experience has shown me just how much we rely on municipal infrastructure even if we think we dont. Now my SHTF scenario is: "ALL services are shut down and not coming back for the foreseeable future. plan accordingly." A Wood gasifier is in the works, as well as some solar and some reverse osmosis water filtration equipment. lol

The plastic sheeting can also be handy for keeping out smoke particles during forest fires. Trust me, I've experienced this firsthand.

Thank you! Awesome video! Very informative. Great list!

The plastic sheeting and duct tape could be useful if you need to patch up a broken window or roof as well during a hurricane or tornado. So while it seems unlikely to use it for a nuclear attack, using plastic to cover a broken window after a storm seems far more feasible. Thanks for the great video.

Not three days ... 3weeks.... And if you want to survive.....3 months. Don’t forget prescription medicine

I live in Texas. Or winter sucked last year. I mean the kids were excited to see snow but the power was out and people are dying because of non-preparation by the organizations responsible for our power grid. I was very lucky. I know some people who think of prepping as only for “conspiracy nuts “, but it is a thoroughly good practice. It saved us last year. Well what will be last year in a few hours. We were lucky we had propane heat. I live out in the middle of nowhere in Northeast Texas the nearest small town is 30 minutes away. It was impossible for us to go anywhere or get anything. I’ve always been taught to be prepared. To make sure that there is always a Plan B. Excellent recommendation sir.

I have taken a lot of FEMA classes and agree with what you said. One thing most people don't think about is a fondue pot with either tea candles or some sort of Sterno fuel source. With this, you can at least heat up soup or make hot chocolate. Also NIDO powdered milk (whole or 2% or even skim). The whole and 2 % actually are pretty good. Unlike regular powdered skim milk (which is unbelievably nasty, my mother used to mix with regular milk in tough times and was STILL nasty.) WHEN SHTF things are going to go down fast so the less you advertise to friends and neighbors what stockpiles you have, the less likely you are going to be to be invaded. I live in a senior apartment complex and NO ONE I KNOW has any kind of back up supplies. I don't mean to sound selfish, but if you are more interested in gambling across the street and buying lottery tickets and booze, then don't come crying to me.

One thing I keep in case of emergency is distilled spirits. This can be used to clean small wounds and scratches as well as drink, but in the most extreme situation of grid going down, nuclear warfare, or any situation where bartering system with others might be needed, alcohol and even cigarettes are great for barter for things you and your family might need.

I just clicked on this because I DO HAVE A POOP BUCKET! YAY! Camping has definitely helped shape my survival stock.

I have been through a few power outages that lasted over a week and I would say a generator should be added to the list. I have a gas one but I also have generators that can be charged by solar. They have all different price range some for 100 bucks, some for several thousand, Tesla will run your whole house if you have solar but you can get a Titan big enough to run ac and heat for cheaper than Tesla's powerwall. The Titan can be re-charged with a solar panel, too.

Made a list from you and viewers comments very helpful thank you😊

Emergency light bulbs. You put them in a lamp or your ceiling fan and when the power goes out they stay on for about 3 hours. They're not long term but they've helped me out a few times.

We live in a 45ft. Motorhome. We always have 40 gallon of drinking water. We have a 12.5 kw generator 150 gallon of diesel Lots of food, tools, 2 forms of heat etc.etc. Hope we never need this for an emergency. Right now we are hiding out avoiding people. On a 5 acre family lot. Well water Sewer 600 yds from nearest neighbors. 300 yds from rd.

Enjoyed this. Made notes. One thing often left unmentioned is keeping one's immunization up to date. I'm thinking especially for Tetanus (aka "Lock Jaw"), as well as others. In a survival-focused scenario the risk of cuts and other injuries can be higher. Even good first aid not enough if tetanus has gotten in the wound. We don't often think about it as rarely seen in Developed World because of public health vaccine programs. For adults, typically Tetanus vaccine should be repeated every 10 years. Know when you had your last one. It's a common question in ER settings. If the injuries are severe medical personnel may advise getting another shot if more than 5 years since last one. I worked in the Developing World setting and have seen Tetanus infection in action. You don't want it.

Good to brush up on what emergency supplies we should have.

The plastic sheeting can be used to keep heat in several sections of the house in a very cold environment. I.e. sub zero weather with no power, no heat. Can be used to double insulate windows. Like in Texas.

Some items you might want to think about are as followed. Headlamp, gloves, if you have weak lungs you can use a air horn instead of a whistle, and let's not forget personal security whatever that might mean to you. There is a company in California that does canned water and it is supposed to have a shelf life of 25 years I think. Of course there are many other things so don't be afraid to think outside the box.

One additional tip in regards to emergency water is don't forget the uncontaminated water you'll have stored in your hot water heater, should your water mains become damaged. Also, if you live in an apartment complex or have one at your house, you can avail yourself of the water in your swimming pool, although if you want it to drink, you'll need a portable water purification system!

I own that voyager and it works great! I actually got it from Goodwill for about $6 which is an amazing deal!

His useful advice last year especially regarding a radio and water = real life scenario last week via _TEXAS!_

I keep a small, single burner Colman fondue fuel stove. It's fuel can be stored indoors for long periods of time. Very clean burning. No pressure tanks to worry about. Their only minor weakness is they have to be hand pumped to keep the fuel resovior pressurized. They are also reliable in extreme cold conditions having used one on a winter camping trip. It's handy for heating opened cans of food, boiling pasta, making coffee, or making mac n cheese. I have rescued lots of food from a powerless freezer with this stove. I store it under my sink with my bottled water and fire extinguisher.

Plastic and duct tape works great to prevent cold coming in through windows when you're without power and heat sources and temps are below freezing.

Thank you! I've been a pretty hard core naturalist, camping, prepping enthusiast all of my adult life (62 y/o now). I have been wanting the perfect emergency radio for me. I just ordered the Voyager, and I can't wait to get it! Thank you, so much, for this video! I

Great vid as always. Just 1 tip I learnt from emergency services; don't use black gloves. In the dark/low light you won't be able to see if you have blood on them 👍

Good video but let me add 2 usages. In the event of the building collapse there may be water dripping in from above from rain or pipes. The plastic sheeting may help keep you dry. Also the trash bags, with a slit for your head and one for each arm that make a gair rain protector. If you wear one over your shirt and under a light jacket they keep you dry and block the wind so you get much better insulation from light clothing.

Thank you so much for the video. It was very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share this information.