Things You'll Need:
- water and food for at least three days
- hand sanitizer
- surgical masks
- medications
- optional items
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Step 1
Water and Food
Pack at least 1 Gallon of bottled water per day per person.
You will also need at least a three day food supply for each person in your household. Better plan for 1-2 weeks!
You can pack these along the guidelines for general emergency planning. Packaged non-perishable food, canned items etc. Don't forget the chicken noodle soup!
Make sure you have also planned for pet food and water! -
Step 2
Sanitizers
Get hand sanitizers and make sure it has a high alcohol concentration (higher than 60%).
Sprays and wipes might be another good idea.
Also pack disposable gloves. -
Step 3
Masks
Add N-95 surgical masks. Make sure they are rated N-95. -
Step 4
Medications
Think about the things you would normally need when combating the flu:
Fever and pain reducing medications, such as Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc.
Other medications to include are over the counter cold and flu remedies. These won't combat the flu itself, but might relieve some of the symptoms!
While antibiotics (notably Tamiflu and Relenza) are most effective, they are only available upon prescription. Your doctor will prescribe these to you should you become sick. -
Step 5
Optional Items
Here is a list of optional items you may or may not include in your H1N1 / Swine Flu Survival Kit. These are items you may like to have at hand if you become sick:
- entertainment: may-be a couple of crossword books, games and movies?
- well-being: tissues (to sneeze your nose), lotion and lip balm (to combat dry skin, since sickness sometimes leaves us dehydrated), plenty of toilet paper!
