1. Get to know your neighbors- pooling resources and info is important
2. Booze to barter and share with neighbors
3. Stashed cash because if power is out ATMs won’t work
4. Keep gas tank full- pumps won’t work if power is out
5. Handy wipes and personal hygiene items- if water won’t work you will smell
6. Dog and cat food back up in case stores are closed
7. Candles and battery operated lights
8. Canned goods and food that doesn’t need to be in the fridge
9. Land line in case cells are off
10. Emergency radio/CB that runs on solar/batteries
11. Emergency cell phone charger that runs on solar power
12. Water water water water and more water

When others run out of water, you can barter with it for anything.