Sure, you have a first-aid kit and a couple cans of garbanzo beans. But, in our experience, it’s always better to be over-prepared than not. Here, 22 things to keep on hand so you’re ready for fire, flooding, zombies, cute zombies…anything that life throws your way.
1. Three days’ worth of nonperishable foodProtein bars, peanut butter and canned meats (think: tuna) work well.
2. Can openerBecause that would suck…
3. WaterThe rule of thumb is one gallon per person per day for at least three days. (Four people in your family = 12 gallons of water on hand.)
4. Extra pet food and waterBecause you don’t want to share your peanut butter with Fido.
5. Flashlights and batteriesFor the next storm, or shadow-puppet entertainment sesh.
6. Waterproof matchesWe like Coghlan’s, and for five dollars, it seems well worth the peace of mind.
7. Candles
Because you don't want to waste all your flashlight batteries, now do you?
Because you don't want to waste all your flashlight batteries, now do you?
8. Fire extinguisher
Ya know, 'cuz of the candles. And maybe watch a YouTube video on how to use it.
Ya know, 'cuz of the candles. And maybe watch a YouTube video on how to use it.
9. Fire escape ladderUnless you’re on the first floor…in which case: flood preparations.
10. Change of clothes in a knapsackQuick: grab an outfit and a bag and run! Yeah….not that easy for us, either.
10. Change of clothes in a knapsackQuick: grab an outfit and a bag and run! Yeah….not that easy for us, either.
11. Extra set of house and car keysTucked away in a safe place that you won’t forget.
12. Duct tapeFor a quick busted pipe (or anything) fix.
13. BlanketWinter is coming.
14. Copies of important documents in a waterproof containerLike your passport, insurance cards and any pertinent medical documents.
15. Pocket knifeFor opening that awful battery packaging (or zombies).
16. Roll of toilet paperYou just never know.
17. Water purification tabletsOK, call us crazy, but if you forget the water...
18. Hand-crank radioIt’s also just kind of adorable.
19. NotebookThis crazy thing people used to remember stuff with before apps.
20. WipesGod forbid the toilet paper runs out.
21. Wine
Whether it's the end of the world or the end of the longest day of your life...one day you'll thank us.
Whether it's the end of the world or the end of the longest day of your life...one day you'll thank us.
22. LipstickIn case the zombies are actually really hunky.
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