I much prefer starting with the complete list and buy targets of opportunity. However others like monthly prompts.

This system will provide incentive and reminders to be prepared. It is always a good idea to keep a food journal aka a use journal and write down EVERYTHING that you [your family] use each day. From this log book you will be able to project how much stuff that you will need to stock for a year or however long you need to plan for. See our food storage beyond basics list template for the average.

Each person also would benefit from keeping their own journal with them to write down things they learn or want to learn and any ideas that come to them.

The family / group should have regular meetings [at least weekly] to share what they have learned. Don’t forget to document the lessons learned.

Month 1 [per person]
scientific notebook or loose leaf binder with writing implement for each person plus one for the food journal.
Food storage
50# of oats, Rice 50# 14 gallons of water for consumption.

BOBs
Put $10-20 from each payday in ones or fives in your kits. Free standing 2-3 person tent 1 per 2 people, N 95 dust masks 2ea person, goggles or safety glasses 1 each person and some sort of container for your kit. First aid kit -small PLUS a large first aid kit per 4 people

Your basics & BEYOND
put together an emergency toilet. Get a 5 or 6 gal plastic bucket and lid. [Plan on where you will dispose of the wastes] Inside of this store 8-12 rolls of toilet paper, 3 rolls of paper towels, several packages of wet wipes, a bar of soap in a container, 20 – 30 10 gal heavy duty plastic bags. Plan your garden

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