Stockpiling of Essential Household Items

Surviving an emergency will be easier for you and your family if you routinely stock up on essential items used regularly in your household. This is a prudent practice because you never know when an emergency will arise.

The following list of items is only a guide; stockpile items according to your needs and preferences. The quantities you stockpile will also depend on the size of your family.

Food

Torchlights

Candles and matches

• Food items (rice, noodles, canned food, milk powder and beverages).

• Portable battery-operated torchlights and lamps.

• Solid fuel and matches.

First aid

Portable radio

• First-aid kit.

• Portable battery-operated
  transistor radio.