100+ Non Food Items to Have in Your Emergency Supplies

Food storage is only the beginning of being prepared for an emergency.  Besides food, there are other supplies you’ll want to have in your emergency stash.  This list of 100+ non-food items to store broken down by category is adapted from my book, Food Storage for Self-Sufficiency and Survival.  Get your copy of this in-depth, nuts and bolts guide to storing food for emergencies.  And now, on to the 100+ non food items to have in your emergency supplies.

Medical Supplies

• First aid kit
• Bandages
• Over the counter medications including pain relievers, cough and cold medication, anti-diarrheal medication, children’s medications, and ointments
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Rubbing alcohol
• Thermometer
• Extra prescription medications if possible

Sanitation

• Cleaning products
• Vinegar
• Emergency toilet
• Hand sanitizer
• Bleach

Personal Hygiene

• Toothbrushes, toothpaste
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Feminine hygiene products
• Lotion
• Lip balm
• Sunblock
• Insect repellent

Paper Products

• Paper plates
• Napkins
• Paper towels
• Plastic cutlery
• Zip seal bags
• Aluminum foil
• Tissues
• Toilet paper

Laundry Supplies

• Laundry soap
• Large tub or bucket for washing (or a unit specially designed for hand washing clothes like the Wonderwash)
• Clothesline
• Clothespins

Shelter and Bedding

• Tent
• Plastic sheeting
• Duct tape
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets
• Sheets
• Pillowcases
• Cot

Clothes and Shoes

• Winter clothing: hats, coats, gloves, boots, snow pants
• Sturdy shoes
• Clothes and shoes for children in sizes larger than they currently wear

Sewing

• Lightweight and heavy fabric
• Needles
• Thread
• Scissors
• Buttons
• Safety pins

Communication

• Battery powered radio
• CB radio
• Handheld two-way radios
• Ham radio (if licensed)

Hand Tools

• Hammer
• Saw
• Wrenches
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Crowbar
• Shovel
• Rakes
• Axe

Light and Heat

• Flashlights
• Oil lamps plus lamp oil and extra wicks
• Candles
• Solar lights
• Light sticks
• Hand warmers
• Fire starters: matches, lighter, striker
• Wood-burning stove
• Kerosene heater
• Some method of cooking food without power

Fuel and Power

• Stabilized fuel (store a variety for vehicles, generator, camping stoves, kerosene lamps or heaters, oil lamps)
• Wood
• Propane tanks
• Solar battery charger–even better if it will charge other electronics as well
• Rechargeable batteries
• Generator

Vital Records (Best to have a hard copy and digital copies)

• Birth certificate
• Social Security card
• Passport
• Driver’s license
• Firearm permit
• Marriage certificate
• Family photos
• Insurance policies
• Mortgage/deed
• Vehicle titles

Baby Supplies

• Diapers (cloth or lots of disposables)
• Wipes
• Clothes
• Medication
• Formula
• Bottles
• Baby food grinder

Pet Supplies

• Food
• Leashes
• Kennel
• Vaccination record
• Medications

Security

• Extra door locks
• Fencing
• Alarms
• Self-defense training
• Firearms and ammunition

Education and Entertainment

• Board games
• Playing cards
• Books (fiction and non-fiction)
• School books
• Needlework supplies (knitting, crochet, embroidery)
• Art supplies
• Tools for any specific hobby you have

What would you add?  Let me know in the comments!

Keep preparing!
Angela

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