Emergency Pantry List
by Donna Thomson
Recently in Australia people were being asked to check if they had this list of supplies should an emergency such as a flood or other natural disaster occur. Many people found that their pantry didn't even come close! So it's a good idea to go over the list yourself and see how you can improve the items you have.
You don't have to keep these items stored away for emergency situations. Just restock what you use and keep an eye on expiration dates.
Canned/Bottled Food
- Meat
- Fish
- Fruit
- Juice
- Vegetables
- Soup
- Pasta sauce
Dried and long life food
- Ready-to-eat meals
- Breakfast cereal
- Flour/bread
- Milk powder/UHT milk
- Soup mix
- Dried vegetables
- Rice and pasta
- Long life cheeses
- Tea/coffee/drinking chocolate
- Sugar
Snack food
- Dried fruits
- Nuts
- Biscuits
- Spreads
- Crackers
- Snack bars
Drinks
- Bottled water (3 Litres person per day)
- Water sterilising tablets
- Concentrated juices/sports drinks
Baby supplies
- Baby food/baby formula
- Nappies and wipes
Pet food
- Canned pet food
- Dry pet food
Toiletries/cleaning products
- Toilet rolls
- Soap and shampoo
- Feminine hygiene products
- Rubbish bags
- Tissues and paper towels
- House and laundry cleaning/disinfectant products
Emergency power supply backup
- Batteries
- Portable radio
- Manual can opener
- Torch, candles and matches
Health supplies
- First aid kit
- Adult and children analgesics/pain killers
- Face masks
- Protective gloves
- Thermometer
- Alcohol based handwash/gels/wipes
- Prescribed medications
Source: Emergency Pantry List (www.pantrylist.com.au)