Hampstead RS Blog

Ready or Not...Our March Preparedness Article

Sisters, have you considered all the "non-food" items you should have in your storage?  Here is a list of some things you might consider.  Don't let the number of items discourage you.  Most of these things you already have, you should just think in terms of having some extra.  If you were unable to get to a store, would you have these things to make life a little better?  Watch for sales and stock up if you can.

CLEANING window cleaner all-purpose cleaner cleaning vinegar baking soda ammonia floor cleaner furniture polish cleanser disinfectant disinfectant wipes air freshener toilet bowl cleaner drain opener dish soap dishwasher soap laundry detergent fabric softener pre-wash spray bleach oven cleaner wood cleaner insect spray plunger rags mop mop sponges vacuum cleaner bags brushes bucket clothespins clothesline sponges dishcloths SOS pads scrub brush toilet brush broom dust pan garbage bags

PERSONAL ITEMS bath soap hand sanitizers lotion powder shampoo toothbrushes toothpaste mouthwash dental floss deodorant make-up zinc oxide shoe polish razors combs brushes feminine supplies cotton swabs cotton balls MEDICATIONS acetaminophen ibuprofen thermometer cold medication cough syrup throat lozenges cough drops allergy medication adhesive bandages petroleum jelly diarrhea medication heating pad ear drops eye drops nose drops ipecac syrup prescriptions taken regularly PAPER GOODS toilet paper facial tissue paper towels napkins foil waxed paper plastic wrap plastic bags paper bags paper cups paper plates plastic silverware moist towelettes straws

FUEL AND LIGHT coal oil wood charcoal paper logs sterno propane butane white gas kerosene matches candles flashlights batteries flashlight bulbs hurricane lamps wicks candle holders light bulbs lantern EQUIPMENT tools wheat grinder grain roller bread mixer canning equipment dehydrator sewing machine radio gardening equipment portable toilet coal or wood stove grill or hibachi sterno stove butane stove MISCELLANEOUS paper pens pencils crayons glue envelopes adhesive tape scissors shoe laces rope string furnace filters blankets sleeping bags cash savings how-to books