COVID-19 Preparedness List
This is by no means a complete or prescriptive list. It’s what I’ve prepped with. Full disclosure too: I’m really into this stuff (probably the Eagle Scout in me coming out here). Please be prepared and consider your elderly neighbors and what they might need in this time as well. I’ll be updating this list, so if you see something that’s missing here, please don’t hesitate to let me know and I’ll add it.
Cleaning and Home Hygiene
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Paper towels
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Disinfectant Spray
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Disinfectant Wipes
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Bleach
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Home Humidifier
Hydration
- Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day, which equates to 7.5 bottles per day per person or 2 cases per week per person)
- 10-50 gallons of water in stored containers
- Pedialyte / Gatorade
- Tomato Juice
- Coffee (canned)
- Oat or Almond milk (or any non-perishable milk option)
- Creamer
Public Prevention
- 3 boxes of n95 masks
- Gloves
Personal Sanitation / Hygiene
- Antibacterial soap
- Hand sanitizer with alcohol solution of at least 70% alcohol.
- Dish Detergent
- Laundry Detergent
- Tissues
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Cleanser
- Towelettes
- Toilet Paper
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Heavy Duty Garbage Bags
Foods
- Non-perishable food for at least three days.
- Food Boxes / Service Subscriptions by trusted / clean source
- Oatmeal
- Eggs (farm raised lasts longer)
- Frozen foods (like Great Harvest)
- Peanut butter / jelly
- Potatoes
- Pasta + Sauce
- Lentils, black beans, garbanzos, refried beans
- Instant Meals
- Tuna Fish
- Rice
- Butter
- Olive / Coconut Oil
Food: Snacks
- Salsa
- Chips!
- Chocolate
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Crackers
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Nuts
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Trail mix
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Dried fruits
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Granola bars
- Protein Bars
Baby supplies (food, diapers, medication)
Pet supplies (food, leash & carrier, vaccination records)
Food: Spices & Beyond
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Sugar
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Salt
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Pepper
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Paprika, curry power, etc
- Bouillon cubes
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Paper plates / eating
utensils
Medication
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Prescription medications
(30-day supply)
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Pain relievers
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Stomach remedies
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Cough and cold medicines
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Fever Medication
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Antacids
- FloNase
- Zyrtec
- Vitamin C, D, E
- Zinc
- Extra eyeglasses and contact lenses (+ contact lens solutions)
Documentation
All of these items should be stored in a portable fire and waterproof encasement:
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Copy of Driver License
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Social Security Card
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Proof of Residence
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Insurance Policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage
certificates, tax records, medical records, family pictures, and anything that
is precious to you.
Entertainment & Expression
Consider what happens if the internet goes down for extended periods of time, or is throttled by unexpected new use from at-home working.
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Books you’ve been wanting
to read
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Journal + Pens
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Downloaded episodes of
shows, movies, etc
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Art Supplies for 14 days
of expression
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Film stocked and fully-charged
batteries for documentation of whatever comes next.
Artworks
And to my artist friends, consider preparing your printed and physical works, film, negatives, and hard drives for secured storage (i.e. wrapped in heavy duty saran, styro, water +fireproofed and pallet secured). This is only in the event of personal evacuation, hospitalization and looters.
Emergency Preparedness
Power (in case of electrical outage)
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iPhone / iPad Charger Solar Powered Pack (x4, fully charged at all times)
- Candles
- Matches
- Generator
- Flashlight + Extra Batteries
- Wind-Up Crank Flashlight
- Surge Protector Strip
Communications
- Crank Hand-Held Radio
- CB / Walkie Talkie
- GPS
Emergency
- First Aid Kit
- Fuel (and cans)
- Propane or Charcoal Grill
- Local Map + Evacuation Plan
- Duct Tape