Are you PREPARED? Check List

Top Off Your Preps Checklist

Here is a list of things to do to “Top Off” your existing emergency preparedness supplies prior to a potential emergency:

X CATEGORY TOP OFF TASK
Food Fill up Refrigerator supplies.
Food Fill up Freezer supplies
Food Top off Pantry supplies
Food Restock pet food supply
Food Top off canning supplies (e.g., 1-pint jars, lids, canning salt, etc.)
Water Fill up any empty or low water jugs (e.g., 5-gallon)
Cash Per Dave Ramsey, have $1000 in cash ready to go (e.g., smaller bills preferred)
Electronics Fully charge large power banks (e.g., Inergy, Goal Zero, Anker)
Electronics Fully charge all cell phones
Electronics Fully charge all hand-held radios
Electronics Fully charge all tablets and handheld gaming devices
Electronics Fully charge all cordless electric tools (e.g., drills, saws, etc)
Electronics Fully charge all rechargeable flashlights (e.g., Olight)
Electronics Refill AA/AAA Batteries. Consider CR2302 and CR 123 for red dot sites (if applicable)
Fuel Fill up all vehicle gas tanks
Fuel Fill up all generator fuel tanks
Fuel Fill up any empty propane tanks
Fuel Fill up firewood supply (if applicable)
Fuel Fill up charcoal supply for BBQ, Dutch oven, etc.
Hygiene Buy one large pack of Paper Towels
Hygiene Buy one large pack of Toilet Paper
Hygiene Buy extra laundry detergent
Hygiene Buy box of Baby Wipes
Hygiene Buy extra Bleach
Illumination Fill up candle supply
Medications Top off basic over the counter medications and supplements
(e.g., pain killers, allergy, heartburn, multi-vitamins, etc.)
Medications Refill monthly prescription bottles (90-day preferred).
Morale Fill up alcohol, cigarette, and other stress reliever supplies.
Morale Buy extra Sweets and other comfort food
Self Defense Fill up ammunition (if applicable)
Vehicle Oil change supplies, windshield wiper blades, lights, battery, etc.

This checklist assumes that you have already been prepping for a while and are not starting off from scratch. Many of these to do tasks are things to think about prior to a hurricane or blizzard, but they can also be done prior to large events that may result in civil unrest (e.g., political, financial, etc.). Remember, always prioritize food and water first before moving onto any of the other items. Topping Off can also be for non-physical things. You should also brush up on your first aid, CPR, and other skills prior to a possible emergency situation.