In My Ready.gov.box

Submitted by k3vin on Mon, 06/28/2004 - 11:52
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  1. 2 9x12 plastic drop cloths
  2. 7 wet-naps
  3. 1 first aid kit
  4. 1 portable radio built into box itself. (Jazz Box brand toolbox from Big Lots)
  5. 1 AC Adapter for portable radio
  6. 2 card sized survival tools
  7. 1 box cutter
  8. 1 Leatherman tool knockoff
  9. 1 bottle of water purifaction tablets
  10. 2 Glow cubes
  11. 2 screws
  12. 1 screw hook
  13. 8 D batteries
  14. 4 AA Batteries (a bit low - 4 more are in radio)
  15. 4 AAA Batteries (a Bit Low)
  16. 2 C Batteries (a bit low)
  17. 3 cans energy drink
  18. 3 pouches of sports drink
  19. 1 can deviled Ham spread (pulltop)
  20. 7 envelopes of instant soup
  21. 1 can spam with cheese pull top)
  22. 1 can chunk chicken (tuna sized can)
  23. 1 bumble bee ham salad kit small size can (Pull top)
  24. 2 "Magic Towels" tablets that expand to full size washcloths with warm water.
  25. 1 Pair of dry socks
  26. 1 can sterno
  27. 4 hand warmers (7 hour)
  28. 4 tea lights
  29. Boy Scout First Aid Manual
  30. 2 Air Masks (not gas masks - the particulate kind)
  31. 1 Can Opener
  32. 1 Wine Key
Author Comments: 

A couple winters back, we experienced a catastrophic ice storm that left the entire region without power and heat for days (in February I may add). I was out for 11 days. During this time I kept warm by shopping. Also, I started to think about unexpected catastrophic events like the ice storm. This is about the time Tom Ridge started talking about Homeland security and www.ready.gov I thought to myself, sure I do not expect to be a victim of a terrorist threat, and I do not want to live my life in fear, but what can it hurt getting this stuff in one place. So I put my kit together. I keep it in my wine cellar, with some extras- like more drinks, 5 gallons of water, 3 more cans of bbq and crackers, 2 aspect packages of soy milk, a hand crank radio flashlight, lanterns (Kerosene, coleman and battery operated), directions for Coleman, and extra Mantles, flashlights, a propane hot plate, propane space heater, and fuel. US Marine Poncho (with Liner), US Marine 1/2 shelter pup, US Marine sleeping bag, bed roll pad, US Marine Alice pack, WW2 Mess Kit, 2 Army canteens (1 with pan). An Army Folding Shovel.

While Not technically part of the response, but there is beer and wine too. The kit is compact - and ready to go, 6 x 8 x 18 inches big. I labled the main kit my Ready.gov.box

needs;, silverware set, more propane and kerosone Waterproof matches. Bug spray. Sunscreen. Extra Pills for 5 days. Aspirins, Nitro Glycerin pills. Extra lasix for all the sodium in the food. MREs. a packed suitcase. Tarps and rope. A tool kit, although I can dedicate my "day of kevin" box, which is nearby or the all-in-one emergancy lantern in my truck, as it. I could keep my silver and gold down there too for when society breaks down and only hard currency works --?!?!?--