Operation Emergency Supplies List

Preparedness is a key! There is no better time like the present. Do not wait for a disaster or emergency to strike. Start gathering Emergency Supplies for your family and you today. Gather 3-6 months’ worth of emergency supplies. Caution Do not overwhelm yourself attempting to purchase all items at once, but do get started. Suggestion Make purchasing emergency supplies a weekly project.  

​If you Stay Ready..You Don’t Have to Get Ready!

Alkaline Food/Beverage
Lentils, Lima Beans, Mung Beans, Navy Beans, Red Beans, Pumpkin Seed, Cashews, Chestnuts, Almonds, Amaranth Grain, Buckwheat, Chia Seed, Cumin, Thyme, Sesame Seed, Sunflower Seed, Wild Rice, Oats, Quinoa, Japonica Rice, Mineral Water, Banchi Tea, Dandelion Tea, Herbal Tea, Ginseng Tea, Green Tea, Ginger Tea, Molasses, Raw Honey, Rice Syrup, Cod Liver Oil, Flax Oil, Primrose Oil, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil
Alkaline Jarred Vegetables
Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Peppers, Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Winter Squash, Jerusalem Artichokes, Homemade Pickles, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Onion, Potato, Zucchini

General Consumption Food/Beverage 
Water, Tea, Gatorade, Powerade, Powdered Milk
Nuts, Trail mix, Dry Cereal, Granola, Dried Fruit: Apricots, Raisins, Cranberry, Granola Bars, Protein/Power Bars, Peanut Butter, Fruit Preserves, Crackers, Wheat/Multigrain Crackers, Honey, Dark Chocolate, Mint, Gum
Dry*Navy Beans, Beans, Rice, Pasta, Cheese
Canned Soups, Canned Vegetables: carrots, green beans, peas, Canned Chili, Canned Beans, Pasta Sauce, (Low Sodium Canned Items)
Summer Sausage, Beef/Turkey Jerky, Canned Tuna, Canned Salmon, Canned Chicken 

Nutrional  Seasonings/Essentials 
Pepper, Cayenne, Turmeric, Cumin, Garlic, Onion, Bullion,
Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Liquid Chlorophyll, Colloidal Silver, Raw Honey, Echinacea Herb, Oregano Oil, Haberno, Peppers, Horseradish Root, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Spirulina, Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, Hemp Protein, Maca Powder, Camu Powder, Acai, Goji Berries, Apricot Kernels, Sea Salt. 
Nutritional Yeast, Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Brown Sugar
Vegetable/Fruit seeds for growing your own produce, Jarred Fruit, Powdered Vegetables/Super Food, Freeze Dried Vegetables/Collard Greens,

​Medicine/Herbs
Fully Stocked First-aid Kit, Multivitamins, Vitamin C, D etc, Herbs, Roots, Necessary Medications, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin.
Essential Oils: Tea tree, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Arnica, Lavender, Basil, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Thyme, Sage, Bergamot, Herbs: Cedar, Juniper, Pine, White Sage, Sage, Yarrow, Sweet Grass, Lemon Balm, Rosemary, Lavender, Sage Brush. Suggestion ​Make a smudge stick to freshen the air.
Baby Food: Instant Formula, 5-Small Bottles prepared with purified water, baby food jars, baby food dry cereal. Stock Baby Medication, diapers, soap
Pet Food: 4-6 large bags, buckets, or crates 

*TIPS* Vacuum Seal Food When Possible. Remember, you will need manual can openers. If you heat canned goods in the can remove labels and open cans before heating. You can use salt and sugar for preserving. *Special Note Seniors and those with Disabilities* Stock up on medications, ointments, oxygen, or any other specific necessity to be prepared in the case of an emergency.

​How to Cook if the Power is Out.
Use Methanol Gel/Chaffing Fuel Canisters, Aluminum Pans, Chaffer Stand Kit​, Paper cups/plates, Plastic Utensils, Plastic Storage Containers, Pot Belly Stove, Fireplace, Wood Burning Stove, (Wood), Aluminum Foil, Charcoal Grill, Generator.
Tea Candles, Lighters, Matches/Waterproof, Flint Striker(s), Batteries, Charcoal, Lighter Fluid.
Essentials/Tools
Flashlights, Fans, Solar-Powered or Hand Cranked Chargers for Laptops and Small Electronics, , Needles and Thread, Whistle, Duct Tape, Rope Bow Saw, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench, Utility Knife,  Small Fire Extinguisher

Use Safety and Precaution During an Emergency 

Communication/Activities: Landline Telephone, CB Radio, Small Television, Hand Written Contact List, Handheld Voice Recorder, Notebooks, Paper, Ink Pens, Pencils, Books, Playing Cards, Crossword Puzzles, Board Games, Portable CD/Music Player, Toys for Kids, Coloring Books, Sketch Pads, Painting Tools.

How to Stay Warm
Wool Blankets, Fur Blankets, Sleeping Bags, Thermos Underwear and Socks, Warm Coats, Hats, Gloves, Warm/Waterproof Boots, Layers of Clothes, Propane Battery Operated Push Heater, Tent. 

Sanitation
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste or Baking Soda, Deodorant, Plastic Pans to bathe in, Soap, Hand Sanitizer, Dish Soap, Diapers, Baby Wipes, Sanitary Napkins/Pads, Bleach, Ammonia, Clothing Detergent, Packs of New Underwear, 33-Gallon Heavy Duty Trash Bags, 32 Gallon Trash Cans with Secure Lids.  Purchase preassembled portable 5-Gallon bucket toilets. You can purchase a toilet seat that is made to fit a 5 Gallon Bucket. 

Make an Emergency Action Plan

Survival/Outdoors
Passports, Cash on Hand, Gold Pieces, Silver Pieces, Military Style Back Packs, Ponchos, Axes, Digging and Transfer Shovels, Tools, Spray Bottles, Compass, Tents, Sunglasses, Kerosene Lanterns, LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, Water Purification Tabs
Hunting/Protection
Shotgun, Shotgun Ammunition, Firearms, Firearm Ammunition, Bullet-Proof Vests, Tasers, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives, Machetes, Walking Stick Knife, Air Quality Face Mask, Ear Plugs, Fishing Rod, Fishing Hooks.
TIPS
Take wilderness training courses. Take tactical training and self-defense training courses.
Train to use your firearm at the gun range. Take Urban Farming courses. During the preparation phase contact your local American Red Cross 1 1-800-733-2767 Step 1. Get a Kit 2. Make a plan 3. Be Informed. Inquire about Free Emergency Supply Kits available. Find out what the Emergency Response Plans are in your State. Make an emergency escape plan that includes two meeting places. Pick one right outside your home and one outside your neighborhood. ​Establish an emergency communications plan. Choose an out of town person to be your contact point for family members to call if you are separated. Make sure everyone has contact information. *Keep a Hardcopy of Resourceful Information!

Note from the Editor

THE MOVEMENT
There are individuals, groups, and grassroots organizations all over the United States working to bring awareness to the negative impacts of systematic oppression experienced by “Black Americans”  that are aiming to create change and build.  The movement may not be televised but it will be published and publicized.  Do not give into disparity and hopelessness! 

You may be asking yourself, why does it seem like “We” as a people are not doing anything to change our conditions?  Part of the issues are “The Media has Suppressed our Movements” in an effort to diminish unity and a collective mobilization for change. The media has historically used its medium as a way to push agendas on the masses and construct false realities as “the truth”.

​We have gained an ally in the formation of Social Media. We must take advantage and move to centralize information about community mobilization efforts. Let’s create “Movement Hubs” so when a person ask the question, What can I do to get involved? They will be able to access an online database, easily locate active community groups, join, or  fill a need by creating a new group.

BLACK COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

D"-Town Farm Food Service (313) 345-3663 detroitblackfoodsecurity.org  
3800 Puritan Ave. Detroit, MI 48238 [email protected]  

Royally Melanated "We Write Books and Change the World One Day at a Time" www.royallymelanated.com (919) 593-9488 [email protected]

The Black Business School Dr. Boyce Watkins theblackbusinessschool.com

NewEraDetroit "We Are The Movement"  P.O. Box 17301 Livernois #401, Detroit, MI 48221
www.neweradetroit.com [email protected] (313) 466-4377
New Era Chicago www.newerachi.com [email protected] Phone:(773) 357-6321

Oakland and The World Enterprises “Oakland Urban Farm to Give Ex-Prisoners a Fresh Start" (404) 542-1211 Elaine Brown  [email protected]

First Independence Bank  Community Development www.firstindependence.com
12200 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48204 (313) 256-8400 

Hip Hop is Green The First Plant Based Tour in History (National)  
www.hiphopisgreen.com [email protected]

Wayne Law~Detroit Equity Lab Action Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights/Social Justice  
471 W. Palmer St. Detroit, MI 48202 (313)577-3620
[email protected]

​BYP Black Youth Project 5733 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 940-1800 www.byp100.org
[email protected] 

Resources

10 Ways to Keep Warm www.melissaknorris.com
Pot-Bellied Cast Iron Stove www.meostore.com
Dried Navy Beans www.webstaurantstore.com
Manual Bean Grinder www.wayfair.com
Local Emergency Operation www.michigan.gov
Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets (30 Pckg) www.REI.com
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter www.surivalfrog.com
LifeStraw Go 22 oz. Filter Water Bottle www.dickssportinggoods.com
Apricot Kernels www.anticancerinfo.co.uk
Respro City Anti-Pollution Mask chainreactioncycles.com
Gerber Machete 22-1/2in, Full Tang 31-002076 www.zoro.com
Razor-Back 27in Wood D-Handle Transfer Shovel 42008 www.homedepot.com
RazorBack Digging Shovel D-Handle Round Point www.homedepot.com
Tactical 3day Assault Rucksack 608442, Military Style Backpacks sportsmansguide.com
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Heater www.walmart,com
Kerosene Oil Lantern with Cooker www.lehmans.com
Lid 5-Gallon Bucket www.uline.com
5 Gallon Economy Bucket www.uline.com