As the COVID-19 continues to terrorize the world, many people are preparing to quarantine themselves once again. While some countries have somewhat eased their regulations, others continue to struggle with getting the number of COVID cases under control. Many people have begun preparing for an extended stay at home, whether encouraged by local officials or by personal choice.
If you can recall the time the news of the pandemic first broke out, desperation spread like wildfire. People started to panic buying and hoarding products such as toilet paper, water, and other cleaning and sanitary products. This time, we must all remember while there’s nothing wrong with preparing for any calamity that may befall, panic buying should be completely off the table this time.
Health and emergency officials have long suggested that every home have its emergency preparedness kit in case of any problems.
Whether the local authorities issue a quarantine or you self-impose one on you and your family, make sure to stock up on these prepper items.
Food
Food is one of the most basic necessities that you need to stock up on. Even though healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables have a very short shelf life and will very likely rot within the 14-day period. So, while there’s no harm in grabbing a few fresh fruits and veggies for the first few days of quarantine, you can’t completely rely on them as your only source of food.
When it comes to stocking up food, canned foods are the best choice. With a long storage life and almost little to no cooking required, canned options are strongly recommended when prepping for a crisis. Other products such frozen meat, frozen fish, beans, soups, broths, stews, fruit juices, boxed or powdered milk, seeds, and grains such as rice are good supply choices that you will need to survive the quarantine.
Other pantry staples such as salt, pepper, sugar, and other spices such as paprika are necessary to stock. Since most people love snacking, you should also consider loading up on some other foods and snacks such as crackers, nuts, dried fruits, granola bars, peanut butter, and jam or jelly. Also, you may need to include some specials foods for babies and family members with special dietary needs and even pet food.
Water and Liquids
Water is the essence of life on earth. Apart from being used for daily activities such as cleaning, drinking, cooking, or personal hygiene, water is also essential for disease prevention. Even though tap water may be constant, it’s best to have an extra supply of water just in case. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that everybody should have plenty of fluids on hand. This includes bottled water and other fluids containing electrolytes, such as Gatorade or Pedialyte.
