You never know if a Swine Flu or Bubonic Plague (black death) will sweep through you're living area. Better be prepared.
Make sure you can be self sufficient.
The best way to avoid the illness is to stay as far away as possible from it.
It would be helpful to have some of those doctor masks handy (a surgical mask) in case you need to leave your house.
List of things to consider having storage of in your house
- Of course, always have food and water available. A years supply to support your family is the ideal amount.
- Ways to prepare your food storage
- Surgical Masks
- Baby diapers (if needed) wipes etc.
- Ways to treat illnesses
- Surgical gloves
- Medical needs
- Anything you need to support yourself for at least 7 days. More is recommended.
Stock up on essentials
Have an outbreak plan
Know your emergency contacts and information
Keep your storages handy at all times
Adapt a healthy lifestyle now!
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/ColdandFluNews/story?id=1701876
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