Living through 2020 has taught us that you can never really be too prepared, which is why some people are doing what they can to be ready in case a third wave hits so look at these Top 10 Items to Keep on Hand After COVID.
In the event that it does, you’ll also want to be as prepared as possible in case something like this happens again.
With that in mind, here are 10 items to keep on hand after COVID.
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Toilet Paper
You probably remember people fighting in supermarkets over large packs of toilet paper when the pandemic first began due to a potential shortage.
Don’t put yourself in that position again.
You don’t need to buy out Costco, but you should stock up on a reasonable amount of toilet paper.
Clean Drinking Water
Clean drinking water should be a top priority— it’s something we’re always going to need.
Since it pretty much never expires and it’s not too expensive, you should have plenty of clean drinking water stored.
Either bottles or water filters will do.
Protection for Your Face
Protecting your face is going to be a top priority if we ever have to deal with another pandemic or a second wave of coronavirus.
That’s why it’s worth stocking up on face masks so you’ll be well prepared next time.
Opt for KN95 face masks like those from Green Supply — they’re more effective than traditional non-medical, cotton face masks.
Emergency Medical Kits
Having basic medical supplies (antibiotic ointment, Band-Aids, alcohol pads, etc.) and over-the-counter medications (pain relievers, cough suppressants, fever reducers, anti-diarrheal medicine, etc.) on hand can be a godsend during a pandemic.
Although you will obviously need to see a doctor for covid testing and for any other serious medical concerns, you don’t want to head to the doctor for every little thing.
So, keeping a supply or getting an emergency medical kit can help you treat small illnesses at home.
You don’t want to head to the doctor for every little thing, so keeping a supply or getting an emergency medical kit can help you treat small illnesses at home.
Hand Sanitizer and Cleaning Supplies
Other items you don’t want to be without are cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer.
Keeping a clean house and sanitizing when you come back inside can help keep the virus away.
Food
Remember when everyone was buying up food like it would literally run out, even though it never really did?
You don’t want to go through that again.
That’s why it pays to have foods like the following in your pantry at all times:
- Sugar
- Flour
- Yeast
- Canned soup
- Pasta
- Rice
- Meat
- Dried beans
- Canned vegetables
- Fresh and powdered milk
If your state issues lockdown orders, you might not be able to find a lot of these foods on the shelves, so it can help to build a long-term food pantry.
Extra Cash
If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the value of having money saved for emergencies.
That’s why you should always be saving for one of those rainy days (or in this case, a rainy year).
You’ll be in a much better position to survive another pandemic if you have money saved in an emergency fund.
Thermometers
Thermometers were in short supply not too long ago, which is why it’s good to have a few on hand in case there’s another wave of COVID.
While you don’t need to have a bulk supply, having a few backups can be useful.
Probiotics
Did you know probiotics can help boost your immune system?
Living through a global pandemic means it’s even more important to think about your health, so consider adding this to your health regimen.
You can get probiotics in yogurt, elderberries and a number of other sources.
While it’s harder to keep things like yogurt stored, you can still get probiotic supplements.
Paper Towels
In the event that you can’t find disinfectant wipes, paper towels and household cleaner can get the job done just as well.
So start racking up on paper towels because they definitely won’t go to waste.
Surviving Another Pandemic
Now that you know what you need in the event of another pandemic or a second wave of COVID, you can start gathering the items you need to survive.
From food and water to hand sanitizer and masks, there’s plenty you can buy to be prepared.
Sometime soon we can look forward to traveling again.
