Currently in our world, there are several emergency situations that could develop into disasters in the blink of an eye.  Pandemic, war and financial collapse are the headliners, along with the usual suspects of earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes.  It’s easy in the lazy days of Summer to forget our preparations and say we’ll get to it later.  Use this time wisely.  I’m just as guilty as the next person.  In the rush of end of school and getting the kids settled into their Summer routines, I’ve let my supplies dwindle too.  I keep telling myself I’ll get to it this weekend, but I inevitably find something else to occupy my time. 

I thought you could use some help too, especially if you’re new to prepping, or if you’d just like to be prepared for the coming Winter Flu Season.  Jobs are always easier with a bit of a challenge, so let’s start a new $20 a week stock up challenge.  I know times are bad for some people, and this can certainly be altered to $5 per week, or even less.  Commit to doing what you can, even if you can manage one extra item a week, you’ll be better prepared than the majority. 

Flu Pandemic Stock Up List

Acetaminophen

Adult Diapers

Anti-bacterial Wipes

Baby Wipes

Chamomile Tea

Chlorine Bleach

Cool Mist Humidifier (it’s better if you have more than one)

Extra Humidifier Filters

Expectorant Cough Syrup (this is the “Tussin” type)

Face Masks (whichever kind you decide to stock up on)

Hand Sanitizer

Heating Pad

Hydrogen Peroxide (disinfectant)

Ibuprofen

Isopropyl Alcohol (disinfectant and can be used to cool down patient)

Kleenex

Latex Gloves

Lip Balm

Listerine

Lubricating Eye Drops

Mucinex

Oscillococcinum

Disposable Shower Cap (can be worn multiple times)

Trash Bags

Vitamin C (stock up on chewable and powder also, sick people sometimes can’t swallow pills)

Don’t forget:

Food

Water

Household items you use regularly like laundry and dish soap

If you’re a regular, you know I only stock up food items my family will use.  Feel free to alter any of these items to fit your needs.  Hopefully this will help you be prepared for whatever awaits us this Fall.