Prepping for the Worst: Food

This month I began storing food. I ordered 12 cans of peas and 12 cans of corn from Amazon. Since, at this time, it will only feed me, 24 cans will last me a long time. One can alone will last me three or four meals.

I also purchased 6 cans of fruit that were on sale at the local grocery store, and will add to that as soon as I find a good buy on Amazon. Another thing I purchased in bulk from the local grocery was Ramen noodles. Not the healthiest food, but it is simple to make.

One thing I actually did before I started this blog was purchase oatmeal from Amazon in a 3 pack. One is in a Lock & Lock container on a shelf in my kitchen, and the other two are in Lock & Lock containers in the freezer. I also have dried fruit stored for use in the oatmeal, but can also be eaten separately.

G.O.O.D. Bag Prep: August 2011

This month I began preparing my First Aid Kit. I purchased a Lock & Lock First Aid Container. It has not arrived yet, so in it's place is a rectangular Lock & Lock kitchen container. Inside, which will move to the First Aid one, I placed all my first aid supplies, and some I purchased the last time I went to the store:

• Band-Aids
  
  
• Cortisone 10
  
  
• Naproxen Sodium (Aleve)
  
  
• Aspirin
  
  
• Lavender Oil.....This is the real thing, not Essence of Lavender oil. It can be used to sooth bug bites and burns. It can also be used to relieve minor headaches. I did try it on a heat rash recently, and it did relieve the itch somewhat. (Note: Essence of Lavender Oil has an ingredient that will aggravate burns, so it is not recommended for a first aid kit.)
  
  
• Super Glue.....This was originally created for use in emergency medicine, specifically during wars. It was used to close wounds when there wasn't time to sew it shut. It can still be used for that purpose, but I would get training in emergency field triage before trying, because some wounds can't be fixed with it. Also, if things return to normal after the catastrophe, those in power will question your training. If you have a certificate to prove you know what you're doing it will keep you out of trouble.
  
  
• Dayquil
  
  
• Vick's Vapo-Rub
  
  
• Cotton Balls
  
  
• Waterproof Adhesive Tape
  
  
• Oral Thermometer