Y2K Check List

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I realize tere are different opinions on how serious Y2K may or
may not be, some may think it's silly to prepare at all, others may
go to the other extreme and believe we need a year or more of supplies,
but here is a copy of a basic Y2K check list that I made to help
the saints in our church and others I know, with some ideas of
things to have on hand - just in case :-)

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Y2K Checklist

We can't say for sure if Y2K will cause any real problems 
(major or minor) but there is nothing wrong with using some wisdom 
and setting aside some extra supplies just in case, if problems occur,
you'll have some extra supplies on hand, if problems don't occur, 
you'll still have extra supplies to be used when otherwise needed.
(How much supplies you set aside is up to you, at least 2 weeks worth,
a month (or more) if you can afford it)

Water - at least a gallon per person per day. 
(don't use empty milk jugs - buy water or use something that won't 
have a residue that can't be rinsed out thouroughly)  
(like 2 liter soda bottles)

Batteries - whatever sizes you need for radios, flashlights, 
            battery operated lanterns, smoke detectors, ect.

Medicine - get prescriptions refilled before 12/31/99, 
           also asperin, tylenol or whatever you use.

Other - toilet paper, first aid kit, non-electric can opener, 
        flashlights, battery operated radios, blankets, ice chest, 
        extra cash, trash bags, soaps and toiletries, seasonings, 
        clear lamp oil (if you use oil lamps), matches or lighters.

(please be extra careful if using oil lamps, and follow directions and
use caution if you use portable heaters to prevent fire 
and carbon monoxide hazards)

- Battery operated lanterns  - they are safer to use !

Fill up the gas tanks on all your vehicles before 12/31/99 and have 
some extra engine oil and windshield washer fluid on hand also.

Stock up on non-perishable foods:
(some foods that can be eaten without cooking or heating 
would be good also)

can foods, dry foods, sugar, drink mixes, crackers, snacks, 
canned fruit, ect.  

When you're shopping and considering what to buy, ask yourself:
- Is this non-perishable, will it keep without refrigration 
  even after being opened ?
- Can this be eaten right from the package in case we're not able to
  cook or even heat it ?
- If this is something that must be refrigerated after opening 
  (like a canned ham, mayo, ect.) is it packaged in a small enough 
  package that we would eat it all at one meal (in case you would not
  be able to refrigerate the leftovers) ?    
  (if not, like a large canned ham, then get smaller canned hams)
- Does this require me to add milk, eggs, ect. ?  
  (example: some pancake mixes require only water)

- again - make sure you have a good non-electric can opener !

- remember extra blankets to keep warm if it's not possible to 
  heat your house for a period of time !

- also - if you have any pets - 
         make sure to stock up on pet food and treats !

- stop and think of any other items that you would need 
  and make a complete list now !

Don't wait till the last week of December to fill in any 
supplies you now lack - you might forget !
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