Top 100 items to Disappear First During a National Emergency OR Items You'll Wish You Had On Hand

Imagine you hear a rumble in the distance.....You wonder what it could be as it grows louder and louder. Whether it's an earthquake, a bad storm, nuclear testing, or an invasion of our country and the beginning of war, imagine the panic that would set in. Can you weather the storm? What if gas, power and water were unavailable? The reality of such a catastrophe would be much easier to survive through if some "essentials" were thought of and purchased ahead of time...

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage is risky. Noisy...target of thieves)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood (Wood takes about 6-12 months to become dry enough for home use)
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First choice: BUy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel--Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats, and Slingshots
8. Hand can-openers, hand egg beaters, whisks
9. Honey/syrup/white and brown sugar
10. Rice--Beans--Wheat
11. Vegetable oil (for cooking) Without it, foods burn/ must be boiled, etc.
12. Charcoal, lighter fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water containers (URGENT item to obtain) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY note--food grade if for drinking.
14. 14 and 15 are missing on my list???
15. ???
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur)
17. Survival guidebook
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer term lighting is difficult)
19. Baby supplies: Diapers, formula, ointments, aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop bucket w/wringer (for laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products
25. Thermal underwear (tops and bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, wedges (also,honing oil)
27. Aluminum foil Reg. and Heavy Duty (Great cooking and barter item)
28. Gasoline containers (plastic and metal)
29. Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many)
30. Toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels
31. Milk--powdered & condensed (shake liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's pump repair kit
35. Tuna fish (in oil)
36. Fire extinguishers (or...large box of baking soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes--buy furthest out for expiration dates)
39. Garlic, spices and vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big dogs (and dog food)
41. Flour, yeast, salt
42. Matches (Strike anywhere preferred) Boxed wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils/solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in winter)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis and durable shirts
46. Flashlights, lightsticks and torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, diaries & scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experiences; historic times)
48. Garbage cans, plastic (great for storage, water, transporting--if with wheels)
49. Men's hygiene: shampoo, toothpaste/brush, mouthwash, floss, nail clippers, etc
50. 50 is also missing--fill in the blank???
51. FIshing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, duffel bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned fruits, veggies, soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies (jars, lids, wax)
63. Knives & sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains , etc.
65. Sleeping bas & blankets/ pillows/ mats
66. Carbon monoxide alarm (battery powered
67. Board games, Cards, Dice
68. D-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/ cups/ utensils (stock up, folks!)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc
73. Shaving supplies (razors, creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bouillons/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/cocoa/tang/punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, also leaders catalog
81. Roll-on window insulation kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, trail mix/jerky
83. Popcorn, peanut butter, nuts
84. Socks, underwear, t-shirts, etc.
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots and inflatable mattresses
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen patches
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/liquors (for brides, medicinal, etc.)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts
97. Chewing gum, candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling, bathing)
99. Hats and cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock