Forum:  CIS:ENCOUN                      Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Survival kit, skills
To   :  Martha McLemore, 73135,1243
From :  Kent Lawrence, 71621,2534

Martha;

OK, here it is:  the complete (to-date) list of supplies/skills needed
for survival after TBO:

Jeannie's Watermaker off her sailboat (may need the sailboat, too??)
Chris' Mechanical Water Pump and Milkweed-Methane Gas-maker
SBB McLemore's Ham Radio
Kent's Arsenal, RV, Canoe & mountaintop (complete with [small] cabin)
Martha's Survival Books & laptop computer
Mark Hochman's Garden (& gardening skills)
Lilith's MRE's & Weapons Training Skills
John Ratcliff's (Beavis-and-Butthead)-devil-may-care-attitude
Tony Scislow's Wine, Tobacco, Cigarette Papers & Marijuana (for
trading, of course!)
Sean O-Eberhardt's Diamonds
Paul Cilwa's Bug Recipes
Kevin Gibson's willingness to work & prose 
Bill Badger's Survival Supplies Sources (Get some supplies, Bill!)
Dean Miller's planning, calculating mind & map drawing skills
Melinda Henderson's Spunk, medical skills and organizational PR
Karl Kofoed, for his Hope Eternal
Barbara Finney, to quote from books (about anything and everything) to
our children (and to us!)
Mandy Gershon and Terri T, for their Support
Paul & Melinda - co-chair of entertainment committee 

This is just off the threads in Earth Changes in the last few days.
Have not left anyone off intentionally; these are from the threads &
messages I saved.  I am sure we can pick up more as we continue in
these veins.

Let's add to it as we go:  this is just an (Abstracted - )
version.

Kent

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Supplies
To   :  Martha McLemore, 73135,1243     Tuesday, March 28, 1995  7:54:25 AM
From :  Jeannie, 75773,1442             #50411

O.K.Martha Here it is:

The Nature Doctor /  DR. H.C. Vogel
Where There Is No Doctor / David Werner
Paramedic Skills Manual / Charles Phillips M.D.
The Care and Feeding Of The Offshore Crew / Lin and Larry Pardy
U.S. Army Survival Manual / FM 21-76
The Offshore Crusing Encylopedia / Steve and Linda Dashew
-----------------------------------------------------------
Inspiration:
117 Days Adrift  / Maurice and Maralyn Bailey
Adrift /  Steve Callahan
____________________________________________________________
Resource Catalogs:
Boat U.S. 1-800-937-2628
West Marine 1-800-538-0775
Blue Water Books / Ft. Lauderdale Fla.
Armchair Sailor / Charlston, S.C.

* Don't have to be a boater to check out the marine resources. Great
  Resource for well built equipment constructed with extreme conditions
  and limited space in mind. * cruisers equip themselves with total self-
  sufficiency in mind. Inverters/ Wind Generators/ Solar Panels.
  These products are much like RV products ..however we have found much
  higher quality..and greater selection available.




Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Survival kit, skills
To   :  Martha McLemore, 73135,1243     Monday, March 27, 1995 12:52:08 AM
From :  KEVIN E. SWANSON, 76022,2545    #49965

Hi Martha!

Here are some of the things i've done to prepare.

>> what are some of the things you would pack into a survival kit?<<

I have organized everything into plastic 18 gallon tubs (rubbermaid), that
can be purchased at walmart, target, pamida, etc...  This size works for me
because I have a full size pick up.  You will have to determine how much
space your own vehicle will carry, and right-size accordingly.

The tubs are catagorized as :  Food, Clothes, Cooking/camping gear, and
Shelter.

Food:  Just the typical; soup, spam, coffee, granola bars, peanut butter
(creamy :-)  canned vegetables, ramen noodles,etc....  Oh, and don't forget
the can opener!  I have 3 of them because I just know some poor soul will
forget theirs.  
I also have 2-5 gallon collapsable water containers, and ingredients for
making home made wine and beer ( should be a hot commodity on the barter
scene!)

Clothes:  Extra jeans, sweatshirts/t-shirts, underclothes (including long
underwear) shoes,towels, travel bag of toiletries, bible, frisbee, and deck
of cards.

Cooking/camping gear:  Just your basic camping cookout set with dish soup
and pot scrubbers.  Dish towles, rope for a clothes line, coffee pot,
lighters, measuring cup, water purification pills/filter, and zipperlock
food bags.

Shelter :  This tub has a couple of blankets and tarps ( for shelter or
covering the roof of my home ) more rope, small tool kit, first aid kit,
toilet paper, 8-pack of soap, 2 man dome tent, tent repair kit, first aid
book, 3 pairs leather palmed work gloves ( NOT the yellow fleece kind, for
digging through debris,chopping wood, etc.. ) and a hand axe.

I keep these in my garage along with my camp stove, a 4 person foldable
picinic table, port-a-potty, 2-5 gallon gas cans, MRE's, and sleeping bags.
 I keep them in the garage simply because if both my house and garage where
to collapse in a disaster, it would be easier to sift through the garage
debris rather than the house!
And, under ideal situations, can have everything loaded into the back of
the truck in about 2 minutes, maybe less if i'm rushed 

>> Would you be intersted in helping me compile a resource list of books
and other reading materials<<

Here's one for you.

Reader's Digest _BACK TO BASICS, How to learn and enjoy traditional
American skills_.  ISBN 0-89577-086-5 distributed by Random House, $26.

It covers a wide range of topics from building a cabin to living with
nature, water power, wind power, solar energy, making your house more
energy efficient, fish farming to herbal gardening, baking to preserving,
weaving, woodworking, broommaking, soapmaking, candlemaking, edible plants
for wilderness living, and a bunch more.  The book is a keeper!

I hope some of this is useful, and i'll be anxiously awaiting any ideas on
things I may have over looked.

Keep us *posted* and........ be prepared,

Kevin

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Purifiers/Filters
To   :  ALL                             Sunday, March 26, 1995 12:08:09 AM
From :  Robert L. Anello, 73144,1445    #49533

>>Perhaps some other folks in the forum can add to this info-stockpile.<<

 RE: WATER PURIFIERS
 Personal-type water filters that will filter several gallons of water
before requiring cleaning or replacement of filters are available in the
better camping equipment supply stores.  They small and lightweight camping
and backpacking style purifiers which require hand pumping (no
electricity).  Most are made of sturdy and durable high-impact plastic and
some are of metal.

 Depending upon the micron rating of the filters, some of these water
purifiers are said to filter bacteria and viruses as well as dissolved
chemicals and minerals.

 Prices range from inexpensive ($30-40) to very expensive (>$200).

 Some of the names of these water purifiers are: First Need, MSR
Waterworks, PUR (4 different types with different micron ratings,
($50-$150), Sweetwater, Katadyn, RELAGS.

 I believe the Katadyn, and the RELAGS, purifiers also have an interior
silver coating to prevent the growth of bacteria on the filter itself.

 Depending upon the cloudiness or murkiness of the water to be purified,
some individuals report that many of these filters will filter 8-15 gallons
before cleaning the unit is required.  Most of these units are considered
to be easy to pump and fairly fast (1-2 quarts per minute).

 Regards,

 Bob Anello




Bob Anello Using NavCIS Pro 1.25




Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Supplies
To   :  Chris Malcheski, 71232,360      Sunday, March 26, 1995  1:41:04 AM
From :  Mark Roberts, 74227,1642        #49545

Hi Chris,

>>For some reason I've always had schemes for condensing water.  I don't
know why.<<

I was talking with my business partner and we decided that the ultimate
water system would be a combination distiller and Reverse-Osmosis system.
The distiller removes heavy particulate, which helps keep the RO filters
clean and kills any viruses that are too small to be caught in the RO
filters.  The RO removes all the lethal stuff.  Between the two system, you
would get perfect water.

my .02 cents.


Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Supplies
To   :  Chris Malcheski, 71232,360      Sunday, March 26, 1995  5:06:05 AM
From :  Dean Miller/SL5_ASOP, 75110,3417#49575

Hi Chris,

 >> Milkweed placed in a sealed container (like a 5 gallon plastic jug)
with some salt water in the bottom will produce tons of methane gas in very
short order (providing you seal the container).  <<

I didn't know that.  Now, that's useful!  Much better than keeping a cow.

(I'm serious, BTW, about being useful)

Dean -- from Des Moines



Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Supplies
To   :  Mark Roberts, 74227,1642        Sunday, March 26, 1995  4:05:19 PM
From :  Jeannie, 75773,1442             #49731

Hi Mark,
My husband and I just bought a "PUR" brand reverse osmosis watermaker for
our sailboat..we will have an 86 Gallon per day capacity,drawing only 8
amps when operating. Along wwith this system we purchased the "Water Fixer"
UV water sterilizer. The water first enters a 5 micron pre-filter to remove
suspended particles.Then moves to second filter containing activated
charcoal..to remove odors and improve taste.Second filter is rated at .5
microns so it also traps the fine particles including microorganisms such
as giardia and crytosporidium. Final stage..water enters stainless steel
disinfectant chamber where UV light,enclosed in a pure fused quartz
cylinder destroys any remaining microorganisms.

Hopefully, this equipment, along with our canopy being constructed with a
built in water-catcher will keep us clean and hydrated.

For the forum members "seriously" preparing for disaster..I would not
hesitate to lead them towards the hundreds of books written on
self-sufficiency for those of us preparing a circumnavigation, or just
"living aboard" sans shore power. They'll give you information on
everything from how to keep perishables  to surviving when :all our
fancy gold-plater systems go down 3,000 miles out. Also some Great books
written by people who have survived at sea for 72 days and longer in their
survival rafts.Some of these people did not even have time to grab their
abandon ship bags..however survived months with nothing but their wits. Now
try surviving..floating on neoprene coated nylon No EPIRB ..Flares.SSB.No
soil, water not potable..no neighbors around..no vegetation..just you in
your underware, the sea, the sky, and some mighty big fish.

Our entire "cruise" planning has centered on "survival and
self-sufficiency". Guess we've read so much about it over the past several
years , We plan on it being a way of life..not an option for disaster.

Jeannie

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Supplies
To   :  Dean M/SL5_ASOP, 75110,3417     Sunday, March 26, 1995  7:08:30 PM
From :  Jeannie, 75773,1442             #49819

Water Fixer  is the name of the filter manufacturer.
Call West Marine  @1-800-538-0775 Do yourself a big favor and ask them to
send you their catalog. It's loaded with goodies. This filter runs $395.00
They also make a model 500 $295.00.
West Marine and Boat US are both great sources. Also..go to your local
loaded magazine rack..and pick up a copy of "Sail" magazine's 95' buyers
guide. It's chock full of these manufacturers and they will be more than
happy to send you their brochures.
Jeannie

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Preparing for the future
To   :  Paul S. Cilwa, 74362,2653       Friday, March 24, 1995  5:20:19 PM
From :  Chris Malcheski, 71232,360      #49087

Hi Paul,

>> Be sure you have an electric winch so you can right the camper if strong
winds or quakes tip it over. <<

Thanks for the reminder.  This has been on our "to-do" list forever.

>> Also, be sure to keep you pilot lights out except when you are using
them (or switch to electronic) so that the camper tipping over doesn't send
it up in flames. <<

Everything is electronic ignition -- the water heater, the furnace, etc.

>> Finally, remember that quakes will probably take out the highway system
(fallen overpasses). Try to be in open country, preferably desert, where
you don't NEED no stinkin' roads. <<

We have an F250 4x4.  Built Ford tough.  Think Ford first.  At Ford,
quality is job 1.  Ford has a better idea.  We're still learning how to do
brakes though.

-- Chris

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Preparing for the future
To   :  Lilith, 73664,2411              Saturday, March 25, 1995 11:49:25 AM
From :  nazrool  aberdeen, 76521,1755   #49327

        ( I am feeling led to move recently, but have not determined the
location as yet)
        Chris,
                There is a safe place to move to and, depending where you
live, it might not be that hard. It's in the boundary between the Canadian
provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.  It's far away from the Ring of
Fire in the Pacific, and the Rockies run through it, so it's well protected
from fallout, either nuclear from the south-east, or volcanic from the
west.  Depending on what kind fo house or cabin that you would choose to
live in, it's one of the safest locations on this continent.
                        Just thought you'd like some options.
                                        Jody Aberdeen

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Supplies
To   :  Chris Malcheski, 71232,360      Saturday, March 25, 1995  1:16:18 PM
From :  Paul S. Cilwa, 74362,2653       #49358

On the Grand Canyon trips I've taken, they use a simple pump-like filter.
The filter is resuable; it's some kind of ceramic and you just take it out,
wipe it off, and put it back. The boatmen said it would filter out stuff as
little as giardia bacteria and, of course, as big as river silt.

They are available at camping supply stores.

For a nice catalog of camping-type gear, try Campmor at PO Box 700-U,
Saddle River, NJ 07458-0700. It's printed on recycled paper, so you can ask
for it without guilt.

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Water Supplies
To   :  Kent Lawrence, 71621,2534       Saturday, March 25, 1995  9:05:15 PM
From :  Chris Malcheski, 71232,360      #49499

Kent,

>>  may I interject here that in all probability the electricity may be at
the least temporarily interrupted by TBO, thereby rendering any RV pump or
water-purification by means of electric pumps of no use? <<

In my haste I forgot to mention making a solar power source, and/or a hand
crank method for turning the pump.

Although ideally a Tesla turbine would be degrees more efficient than the
standard blade pump.

The basis for everything I'm planning is to not have to place reliance on
what can be stockpiled, at least not for the long term.  The idea is to be
dependent on things that can be regenerated without the standard industrial
base that we're used to being in place.  Solar/wind power can be stored in
batteries; these are standard systems in use for remote mountain homes.

Milkweed placed in a sealed container (like a 5 gallon plastic jug) with
some salt water in the bottom will produce tons of methane gas in very
short order (providing you seal the container).  That burns.  Make heap
good fuel, Kimosabe.  Turn generator!  Make powerful electricty.  Hm!
Milkweed grows at phenomenal rates.  Ever try to get rid of it in your
yard????  Very replenishable.

-- Chris

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Preparing for the future
To   :  Richard Roop, 74034,3207        Tuesday, March 21, 1995  9:39:23 AM
From :  Rich Petke, 70003,5422          #47922

Preparing for the future is a complicated issue because it depends upon
what you are expecting to preserve (conserve).  Do you wish to ensure that
your current life style (whatever that is) is maintained or are you willing
to change your life style as necessary?

If you want to continue eating the foods you currently consume (variety
regardless of season, refined into end products, etc.), driving a car,
paying for services (medical, dental, cleaning, repairs), watching TV,
attending a church, etc., you will have to stockpile a lot of things and
spend a great deal of $s to become independent.  Your life style is highly
dependent on the society that we have created and you will basically have
to create your own private copy of our society.  Good luck.

If, on the other hand, you are willing to be a bit more flexible, then your
focus for preparing for the future will be a bit easier.  I suggest that
you start by examining the basic needs humans have for survival:  Food,
water, shelter, health, and love come to mind.

OK, so you will need a source of clean water.  How clean?  Perhaps a well
is the answer.  Perhaps not if you are depending upon electricity to power
a well pump.  Perhaps surface water will be OK if you have a stockpile of
water purification chemicals and/or equipment.  Now consider food.  Do you
really need to consume all of the types of food you currently eat, in the
quanity you currently eat?  What foods are available in your areas?  How
will you store them?

Remember, the coming earth changes do not necessarily mean the total
collapse of our society's infrastructure:  Some things we need (and some
things we don't need, like taxes) will still be around.  We will, however,
have shortages of many things and other things will just not be available
at all.  If there is one lesson we should learn from nature it is
evolution:  Those creatures that can adapt to new environments, survive -
those that can't become extinct.

My view is that everyone has to decide what is really important to them
(needs and wants) and then work out multiple plans for how to preserve
those things.  At the same time identify those things that are not really
necessary or that can be given up if push comes to shove.  Once you have
identified your core needs and wants, you should have a clear picture of
what you need to do.

The only aspect of the future that we can be sure about is that it will be
a change from the present.  How much of a change?  In what direction?  Good
questions.

Think how much the life styles of Americans living in the southern states
changed during the 1860s.  Talk about change for everyone.

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Stock Market
To   :  Dean Miller/SL5, 75110,3417     Thursday, March 2, 1995  7:57:11 PM
From :  Tony Scislaw, 74352,463         #41748


>>...The problem I have with this is that most people have no way of
evaluating the quality of a diamond...<<


Dean,

   You're right. In a barter situation in rough times, most people are not
going to know the value of precious metals, rare coins, etc. Ones' best bet
would be to stockpile extra foodstuffs for barter purposes.

  Also, consider the following items along with a supply of small ziplock
bags to put them in:

  Tobacco
  Cigarette papers
  Coffee
  Spices

  A good supply of liquor and wine with containers to put small amounts in
to barter with.

  Perhaps one could also barter with small bags of Marijuana, although I
don't know how long that stuff will store, so perhaps you could just store
the seeds and use them for barter.

  Cooking fuels such as Coleman, propane, kerosene would barter well.

  The bad thing about stockpiling metals and coins for emergencies is that
you can't eat, drink, smoke, or cook with silver etc. And if you come to me
wanting to trade silver for something I have, then I have to turn around
and try to find someone who will accept it. I would be much more willing to
accept a baggie of coffee that I know if I don't use it, the guy down the
road that has the shovel I need might want it.

  There's value and then there's value.

Regards,
--Tony

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Stock Market
To   :  Dean Miller/SL5, 75110,3417     Wednesday, March 1, 1995  1:35:25 AM
From :  Sean O'. Eberhardt, 74123,3523  #41059

Just another idea.  Junk silver may be the only way to go.  Historicly,
there is another better way.

MINAGE.  A bag of Diamonds of less then one carot.  They are used for the
manufacture of jewelry.  A bag can be purchased for $10,000.00.  They are
smaller then investment quality carot size.  This historicly has been the
best in portable wealth.  $10,000.00 in junk silver would make a heavy
partner for someone seeking $20,000.00 in emergency survival funds.  In any
event this portion of portfolio need not be more then 5%  of net worth.  It
will sky rocket to cover the decrease in rest of portfolio.

The "best place to buy minage, (not sure of the spelling) is a diamond
wholeseller, not a dealer.  Cash is KING here.  Expect to pay $100.00 per
carot.  $10,000.00 buys about 100 car. of diamonds.  Sizes very greatly.
Could be 200-600 stones.  I am not in this, I do not think that this is the
way to go. But I have advised over the years peopole who felt that they
wanted this piece in their survival package.

I have advised, if there were a choice, a cabin with a seperatly located,
fully stocked cellar.

If one could only do one ore the other, I would go for the cabin.  You may
not make it through the scanners with your junk silver.  I do not know if
minage will make it through a scanner.


Sean O'.
Recovering from Surgery.

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Food!
To   :  All                             Thursday, February 9, 1995  5:01:10 PM
From :  Chris Malcheski, 71232,360      #34899

Anybody,

I thought I'd mention this for those who are interested.  At any larger
sized health food store you can pick up seeds for wheat grass.  This stuff
will grow within 7 days to a harvestable size.  It will grow in soil or
hydroponically without much problem.  It's relevant because either juicing
(you need a special juicer) or just chewing this stuff (you want the juice,
don't swallow the pulp) has miraculous effects.  It would be great to live
on during a 'survival' period.  Ann Wigmore, the wheat grass guru, even
changed her hair back from grey to its original color with it.  It's
probably the closest thing on Earth to the miracle elixir.

One book even said that "Kirlian photography shows that the intensity of
wheat grass is so strong that one benefits just by being in the same room
with it."  It may not be the most palatable option, but in lean times,
you'll get your nutrition and you won't die of malnourishment.

A few years back one lady ran cross country living on nothing but grass and
weeds.  It beats eating bugs if times get bad!

I would recommend that if anybody wants to pursue this option, get a book
on it.  It'll be at the same place you get the seeds.  Read up on it and
get familiar before you need to.  It's a damned good thing to have in
reserve.  Ann Wigmore books are the best to go with.

-- Chris

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Food!
To   :  Kenneth Fass, 74041,2070        Friday, February 10, 1995  4:23:25 AM
From :  Chris Malcheski, 71232,360      #35035

Ken,

>>  >> (you want the juice, don't swallow the pulp)

  Why not? <<

I'm not sure exactly.  The enzymes and nutrients you need are in the juice.
 I think it was something about the protien levels being too intense and
doing more harm than good.

>>  Is there one in particular you can recommend? <<

This is really my wife's area more than mine so I'm not that familiar with
what's out, especially recently.  It would be best to browse through what's
available.  Wigmore is the preferred author I would imagine although there
may be something even better out.

-- Chris


Forum:  The Great Outdoors+             Section:  Gun Politics
Subj :  Survivalist Forum?
To   :  Matt Merges/JPN, 75147,241      Friday, February 3, 1995  5:16:04 AM
From :  Bill Badger/MD, 71310,705       #764065

Matt -

  The following are some survival supply retailers:

Nitro-Pak Preparedness Center
325 W. 600 S.
Heber City, UT 84032

(801) 654-0099


MAjor Surplus & Survival
435 W. Alondra Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248

(800) 441-8855
(310) 324-8855
(310) 324-6909  fax


The Survival Center
PO Box 234
McKenna, WA 98554

(800) 321-2900
(206) 458-6778

Emergency Essentials, Inc
165 S. Mountain Way Dr
Orem, UT 84058

(800) 999-1863


~Preparedness Resources
3999 South Main #S-3
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

(800) 594-8974 ext 120

~
Resourceful Foods
PO Box 8100
Richmond, IN 47374

(800) 782-7478


  Some of the paramilitary outfitters also sell survival supplies:

Brigade Quartermasters
1025 Cobb Intl Blvd
Kennesaw, GA 30144-4300

(800) 338-4327
(404) 428-1234
(800) 892-2999  fax


Ranger Joe`s International
4030 Victory Dr
Columbus, GA 31902

(800) 247-4541
(706) 689-3445
(706) 689-0954  fax


~U.S. Cavalry Store
2855 Centennial Ave
Radcliff, KY 40160-9000

(800) 777-7732
(502) 351-1164
(502) 352-0266  fax


  I hope this helps.                   - Bill

Forum:  Encounters+                     Section:  Earth Chgs/Prophecy
Subj :  Survival kit, skills
To   :  Dean M/SL5_ASOP, 75110,3417     Saturday, April 1, 1995  3:52:18 PM
From :  Mark Hochman, 73320,2317        #52288

Here's somemore info for your list.  I had received three pamplets from
my local fire dept, these were put out by FEMA.

1. Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit.

2. Your Family Disaster Plan

3. Emergency Preparedness Checklist.

They can be had through the local Red Cross or by writing to

FEMA
PO Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024

My kit consists of:

10 gals of fresh water stored in 5 gal. containers.
First aid kit includes:
bandages of all sizes
sterile gauze pads various sizes
adhesive tape
sterile roller bandages various sizes
scissors, tweezers, needles
moistened towelettes
antiseptic
thermometer
tongue blades
petroleum jelly
safety pins various sizes
soap
latex gloves
sunscreen
aspirin or other pain reliever
anti-diarrhea medication
laxative
activated charcoal for poison control

Tools:
mess kits, plates, cups, etc.
battery operated radio w/ extra batteries
flashlights
non-electric can openers, utility knives
fire extinguisher
tube tent or other type
hand tools, ie pliers
compass
matches in waterproof container
aluminum foil
ducttape
plastic storage containers
signal flares
paper, pens, pencils
sewing kits
medicine dropper
whistle
plastic sheeting
maps of area
toilet paper
feminine supplies
plastic garbage bags and ties
bleach

Clothing:
shoes and boots
rain gear
blankets and sleeping bags
hats and gloves
thermal underwear
sunglasses

Other stuff:
baby supplies if needed
any prescription drugs
dental needs
contact lenses and supplies
extra glasses
books and games
copies of important documents, family records, inventories, telephone
numbers, etc.

I have most of this kept in small bags in my car all ready to go.

Mark