From
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/02/first_steps_for_surviving_whats_coming_our_way.html
It’s interesting that at the bottom it says the writer uses a pen name because he fears retaliation.
Oh….where was I? So here is a basic non-Second Amendment related, list of what you and your family should consider socking away for the inevitable progressive Marxist shortages ahead. All of these items should be purchased in multiple stores, just a few items at time over the next year. Please don’t clear any shelves, let others have an opportunity to also purchase these items.
How much to buy? A 12–18-month supply of most of these items should suffice for the first round of national shortages. Twelve to fifteen months from now, toss some grass into the air and see what direction the political and financial winds are blowing. You will know what to do next.
Over the counter medications – aspirin, Acetaminophen, peroxide, antacids, multi-vitamins, vitamin C and D, bandages, cold, allergy and cough medicine, foot care, and microwavable heating pads
Soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, tampons and condoms, toilet paper and paper towels.
If you are life dependent on prescription medications, talk to your doctor about building a 12-month cushion of those important medications.
Matches, Bic lighters, fire starters of all types, chain saw supplies, axes, and seasoned firewood if you have a working fireplace or wood stove.
Batteries, flashlights, windup emergency portable radios –AM/FM and shortwave, kerosene lanterns and supplies, plus three solar chargers for your cell phones and tablets.
Trade and barter items – booze, canned or freeze-dried food, coffee and tea, spices, chocolate, pocket knives, matches, flashlights and headlamps, reams of paper and printer ink, chain saws, wood splinters and solar powered cookers.
An electrical generator with some on-site fuel. Plus, plenty of extension cords.
General hardware – tarps, rope and twine, canvas straps, work gloves, chains, wire, glue, light bulbs, lock and keys, lubricants, lumber and knives with replaceable blades.
Garden supplies – seeds, fertilizer, hoses, and hand tools.
Food for 8-12 months, plus water filtration devices for 12-18 months of water consumption. Plan on filtering a minimum of 2 gallons per person per day.
Pet food, pet medications and litter box/poop bags for your pet.
Sanitation supplies — portable toilets with disposable liner bags.
Extra climate appropriate clothing, especially socks, shoes and undergarments.
Computer supplies — paper and ink for you printers, back up keyboards and mice, ethernet cables, power strips and charging cords.
Buy American if and when you can.
Supplies for your hobbies, crafts and outside interests, especially if you’re a hobby/home seller of your goods and services.
Have a bike with a basket, and spare parts.
Please consider getting in better physical shape, no matter your age or ability. Walk more, eat better. Get your COVID vaccination. Cut down on your computer time and stay the heck off all social media. Pray. Meditate. Read. Love you family and tell them so often.
Stay as calm as you can and be really nice to everyone. Our planet, our country, and our family, friends and casual acquaintances will require an extra smile a day plus a kind word. The Marxists and the MSM are gleefully injecting the country with digital heroin 24/7 hoping to make you angry, upset, fearful and helpless.
You must not let them succeed.
Those were numbered when I copied them, I promise! Must have been a bulleted type thing. Sorry for posting a mess!
I would add, if you can find a non-disposable option for some things, it might be good to have those on hand. Even if you stick with the disposables during “normal” times, having a backup plan gives you peace of mind.
Examples would be mooncups and cloth pads for women, to deal with that “monthly visitor”. Cloth diapers if you have small children, anticipate sheltering someone with small children, or if going without birth control might result in small children. Bidets (or spray bottles) and “family cloths” in case TP becomes hard to find. That sort of thing.
Even if you never end up using them, having an alternative in place can make everything just a bit less stressful.