Urban Dwellers Survival Checklist

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This list assumes the possibility of sustained living in event of natural or man-made disaster, pandemics, utility failure, contaminated water/air, or the need to evacuate. Add whatever items you deem necessary.

 FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN (with out of state contacts)

Shelter
 rain gear
 tarp, bivy bag, space blanket
 large plastic bags
 paracord
 Pup tent
 family tent

Insulation
 coat /jacket
 warm hat
 gloves
 extra clothing/underwear
 sturdy shoes/boots
 closed cell foam pad
 thermal underwear
(tops & bottoms)
 blankets
 sleeping bags

Fire
 matches (waterproof)
 lighter
 metal Match
 candles
 tinder
 metal Cup
 fire extinguishers

Light
 Flashlights /batteries
 LED lanterns /batteries
 Light sticks
 Candles
 Oil lamp

Medical First Aid Kit (fully stocked)+
 CPR mask
 N95 face masks
 medi-gloves
 goggles
 hand sanitizer
 ER blankets
 saline packets
 Potassium iodide
 OTC meds /prescription meds
 suture/surgical kit
 medical records of each family member & prescription numbers

Communication
 landline phone (not cordless)
 cell phone / charger
 whistle
 signal mirror
 pencil, pens and paper
 safety Plan
 solar/hand cranked radio
 HAM radio
 walkie-talkies

Navigation
 maps
 compass
 GPS
 flashlight / headlamp

Sanitation
 wash cloths/towels
 portable toilets
 toilet chemicals
 large plastic liners
 zip ties
 toilet paper, tissues,
 paper towels
 sani-wipes
 latex/nitrile gloves
 disinfectant
 anti bacterial soap
 hand sanitizer
 fem pads/tampons
 laundry detergent

Toiletries
 soap /shampoo
 tooth brushes/paste
 deodorant
 lotions
 razors/ shave cream
 comb/brush

Protection
 sun Glasses
 sunscreen
 wide-brimmed hat
 insect Repellent
 space heater
 HEPA Air purifier
 RAD stickers or dosimeter
 plastic sheeting & duct tape to seal off windows, vents & doors in case of toxic air.
 gas mask
 coveralls
 vinyl/nitrile gloves
 goggles

Special Needs
 Disabled /Elderly /infirmed

o Assistive devices
o Health monitors
o Extra glasses/contact lenses
o Hearing aids/batteries
o Prescription Meds

 Baby supplies

o diapers, baby wipes
o formula,
o ointments, meds, etc

 Pet supplies

Hydration
 water
 water containers
 water purification method

o means to boil
o faucet filter
o bleach
o purifier tablets
o purifier packets w/strainer
o straw filter
o ozonator
o Sawyer bucket system
o solar

Nutrition
 Extra Food

o rice
o barley
o beans
o pasta
o tomato sauce/paste/gravies
o hard cheese
o canned meats
o canned tuna
o canned salmon
o canned sardines
o jerky
o dried herbs & spices
o oatmeal /granola
o flour / corn meal
o cereal
o powdered /canned milk
o canned butter
o crackers
o honey, jelly, syrup, sugar
o dried fruit
o MREs
o ER bars
o Protein powder
o freeze-dried foods
o trail mix
o nuts/peanut butter
o hard candy
o vegetable oil
o vitamins
o bouillon
o coffee /tea
o cocoa
o Tang
o Lemonade
o Gator-aid

Cookware
 outdoor grill
 charcoal /lighter fluid
 propane
 portable stove & fuel
 mess kit
 canteen
 stainless steel cup
 cast iron or stainless steel pans
 wooden spoons
 hand can openers, whisks,
 paper/plastic plates & cups
 plastic forks/spoons/knives
 insulated ice chests

Tools
 knife / sharpener
 multi-purpose tool
 scissors
 repair Kit
 wristwatch
 hammer, saw, wrenches, pliers,
screw drivers, wire cutters
 nails & screws
 rope, cord, twine
 magnifying glass
 fire extinguishers
 extra batteries, for everything requiring them
 fishing supplies & tools
 mosquito nets, coils & repellants
 duct tape
 gorilla glue
 WD-40
 work gloves
 crow bar
 auto ER kit & tools /gasoline
 wire for snares

Power / fuel
 generator /propane
 Inverter
 Solar battery charger

Miscellaneous
 copies of important documents
 family photos
 journals, diaries & scrapbooks
 toys for kids
 CASH in small bills & quarters
 ziplock bags (various sizes)
 food-grade buckets (for storage)
 mylar bags (for sealing food)
 large trash bags
 escape ladder

Self Defense
 pepper spray
 clubs, bats, slingshots
 knives, bows/arrows
 guns /ammo

Intangibles
 Survival Knowledge
 Survival Experience
 Survivor Attitude