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BASIC PREPS FOR 30 DAYS

For more information see www.flutrackers.com.
Look for thread titled “Are you preparing for the flu?”

FluTrackers Members have collated information from a variety of sources to develop a printable, personal preparation list. It is
not an exhaustive list. FluTrackers provides this as a service to help others who may not have stored food before. It is a general
guideline only. By reading further, you acknowledge that you are responsible to decide your own potential needs, and those of
your family and loved ones.

The following items should sustain one adult for approximately one month. The foods chosen require minimal time and
resources to prepare, and represent common and familiar food choices for many. You should customize the list to your
personal preferences and needs. Remember to multiply the amounts of each item on the list by the number of adults you are
preparing for.

Times # in = Total Already Still to

Item Needed Per person Household Needed on Hand obtain Done
FOOD AND WATER
Water for cooking and drinking 30 gal
Canned meals such as pasta/meat mixes, chili,
stew, hash, chunky-type soups, etc 30 cans
Peanut butter 2-3 lbs
Jam/jelly 1-2 lbs
Canned meat spreads etc for sandwiches 12 cans
Crackers (for the “sandwiches”) 4 1-lb boxes
1 large box
Dry milk (2 per child)
Vegetable/fruit juices 1 gal
Canned fruit 12 cans
Instant breakfast cereal 30 packs
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate (consider instant in
case there is no electricity) 2 lbs
Canned/single serve puddings, etc, hard candy,
& comfort foods and treats if funds allow
Spices, condiments (+ salt under medical below)

MEDICAL SUPPLIES
30 day
Personal prescriptions supply
Multiple Vitamin (1 a day) 30 tablets
Tylenol/Acetaminophen 100 tablets
Ibuprofen 100 tablets
Thermometer 1
Antihistamine (Benedryl or diphenhydramine) 30 tablets
Anti-diarrheal (Pepto-Bismol, Imodium) 1 bottle
Cold/flu symptom relief (brand of your choice) For 7 days
Cough syrup with suppressant and expectorant 1 bottle
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Number in Total Already Still to

Item Needed Per person Household Needed on Hand obtain Done
Medical, cont’d:
Sugar (for oral rehydration solution) 5 lb
Salt (for oral rehydration solution) 1 lb
Baking soda (for oral rehydration solution) 1 box

PERSONAL HYGIENE
Antibacterial soap 1 per sink
Hand sanitizer, pocket size to carry at least 1
Hand sanitizer, large to refill from at least 1
Bar soap 2 bars
Toothpaste 1 tube
Shampoo 1 bottle
Toilet paper 10-15 rolls
2 month
Sanitary items for women supply
Baby wipes (save water, not just for babies) 6 packages

CHILDREN-SPECIFIC ITEMS
Baby food and or formula
Over the counter medicines for children
Diapers

CLEANING, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

Bleach - unscented only 1 gal
Vinegar - plain white 1 gal
Paper towels; 6 rolls 6 rolls
Large garbage bags 1 box 30
Small food storage bags 1 large box

EQUIPMENT
Manual can opener 1
Camp Stove, sterno or other to boil water 1
Fuel for camp stove or other cooker
Matches to light stoves, fires c. 500
Fire extinguisher
Flashlights (LED lights reduce battery) at least 1
Additional LED headlamps very useful.
Batteries (list type and # needed for each item) 3-4 sets each
Radio (battery or crank-powered) 1
Paper plates, hot/cold cups, disposable Packages of
silverware (to save water for drinking) 100