To: Rich1 who wrote (6190 ) 10/19/2001 8:36:02 AM From: GROUND ZERO™ Respond to of 8150 Here's my suggested list of reserve provisions..... We've stocked up for the worst, just in case... it's a lengthy list of provisions in case supermarket distribution is interrupted..... Here's the list: (similar to a hurricane list)Essentials Cash Fire extinguisher Water, 1 gallon per person per day Food (canned and dried goods are best) dog food Manual can opener Hand tools: hammer, nails, ax, knife, pliers, handsaw, screwdrivers, Electric drill with screwdriver bits to install bolts for window protection Unscented household bleach to purify water, 8 drops per gallon of water, Soap and plastic container At least one flashlight per person with spare batteries Spare batteries for other needs Battery-operated radio, with weather band First-aid kit: bandages, gauze, scissors, petroleum jelly, antiseptic spray, hydrogen peroxide, antacids, aspirin, thermometer, rubbing alcohol, Extra prescription medicine Matches (wooden ones are best) Disposable eating utensils and plates Toilet paper Mosquito repellent Needle and thread Whistle or air horn Disinfectant A gas grill Snake-bite kit Heavy duty work gloves Lantern with extra fuel Large trash bags Rope or heavy cord, 100 feet Tarpaulin, canvas or anything to make a temporary roof repair Luxuries Chain saw and extra fuel Backup generator Non-perishable foods Canned and jarred meats and fish, such as tuna, chunky chicken or ham Canned fruits (packed in juice, not in syrup) Canned vegetables Canned soups, stews and chili Powdered and/or evaporated milk Instant coffee, tea and cocoa Unsalted nuts Jelly and/or honey Peanut butter Powdered drink mixes (to make water more palatable if chlorinated) Fruit juices, vegetable juices, diet soft drinks Bouillon cubes Nonperishable pudding and gelatin Pet food Bottled water Individual packaged servings of pudding, applesauce and diced fruit Individually packaged juices and drinks Raisins and other dried fruits Cheese spreads and cheese slices that don't need refrigeration Cookies, crackers or chips Small boxes of dry cereal Condiments, including ketchup, mustard, onions, garlic, oil and vinegar GZ