Daisy Luther over at The Organic Prepper put together a very nice list of items that we may need in the event of long-term emergencies. We often think about food, water, meds, and ammo, but what about nail clippers?

Here's the list itself, though I recommend reading her whole article and using the links that she supplies:

1. Soap
2. Laundry products
3. Shampoo and Conditioner
4. Disposable razors
5. Band-Aids
6. First Aid supplies
7. Calamine lotion
8. Dish soap
9. Feminine hygiene items
10. Toilet paper
11. Paper towels
12. Baby wipes
13. Shower gel
14. Cosmetics if you use them
15. Coconut oil
16. Peroxide
17. Rubbing alcohol
18. Hand sanitizer
19. Bleach
20. White vinegar
21. Cleaning supplies
22. Garbage bags
23. Kitty litter
24. Pet food
25. Flea and tick medication for pets
26. Nail clippers/files
27. Lotion and moisturizer
28. Sunscreen
29. Extra filters and parts for your water filtration device
30. Spare parts for important equipment like canners or tools
31. Matches
32. Lighters
33. Long-burning candles
34. Batteries
35. Stationary/school/office supplies
36. Lip balm
37. Toothbrushes and toothpaste
38. Sewing/mending supplies
39. Hair elastics
40. Over-the-counter remedies for common ailments like heartburn, nausea, congestion, coughing, and pain relief
41. Insect repellant
42. Deodorant
43. Duct tape
44. Paper plates and disposable cutlery
45. Tin foil
46. Ziplock bags in a variety of sizes
47. Cotton balls and cotton swabs
48. Hardware like nails and screws for emergncy repairse
49. Vitamins
50. Ammo…duh!!!

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