Originally Posted By: Jeff_M
Post-disaster, based on experience:
Paper towels
paper plates, cups
Batteries AA, AAA, D
Garbage bags -thick contractor type
Bleach
feminine hygiene products
Lysol spray
alcohol hand sanitizer
TP
cigarettes -don't smoke but great barter/ice breaker
gasoline
propane-camping and RV sizes- family is on standing orders to check every yard sale for extra propane tanks as we drive by
tarps




Every week I buy a few more things:
non-pershible items like peanut butter, small canned vegs, aspirin, vitamins,
ammo (.22 mostly but many others),
ammo clips
Brandy- 'traveler' size is in plastic bottles. Personal and barter use) brandy is cheap, gives you a warmth in your belly and universally palatable taste. Doesn't need lemon or salt, doesn't matter if its hot or cold.

Kids shoes-Goodwill stores are a good place to find footwear for kids. They grow so fast that its not practical to buy new and never use. Plus kids grow fast so they can be bartered or handed down later.
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