The forth my series of how-to videos aimed at helping beginners get to grips with the idea of emergency preparedness.

A very basic equipment list:

All of these items should be quickly available to you in a crisis:

Torches (including LED wind-up)
Spare Batteries
Radio
Wet wipes (preferably anti-bacterial)
FFP3 masks (organic vapours)
Hand sanitizer
Disinfectant
Standard thin bleach (5% hypochloride)
Camping stove or alternative cooker
Tin / Can openers
Fire extinguisher
Plastic / polythene bags
Suppy of medications
Baby supplies (nappies/diapers/formula)
Pet food & essentials (if needed)
Important douments in a sealed bag
Cash / currency
Warm clothing
Good comfortable/sturdy footwear
Matches (waterproof)
Notepad/pen
Games (board games, cards etc)

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The third my series of how-to videos aimed at helping beginners get to grips with the idea of emergency preparedness.

Useful links (feel free to send me links to useful, printable information so I can put them here)

The SAS survival handbook (on Amazon)

http://tiny.cc/SAS_Amazon

FEMA planning & Preparing information

http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm

Some good all round information here

http://www.lastalive.com/

The Many Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide

http://educate-yourself.org/cancer/benefitsofhydrogenperozide17jul03.shtml

How to Dig a Well

http://www.ehow.com/how_2071859_dig-well.html

Thanks to V3isM3 for suggesting this link:

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/

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