As the risk of Covid-19 has become more serious, and governments are taking measures to stem the contagion of this disease. Let’s take a few moments to see how ready you are
Food
Ideally, you would want to have enough food and water for at least two weeks per person. The best food to have in non-boil, non-perishable canned foods. Canned meat/fish, beans, fruit, veggies, and peanut butter. The average person needs 2000-2500 calories per day. In times of ration, you can easily get by on half of that.
Cleaning Supplies
As the price of disinfectants has skyrocketed, if available at all, you can use other products. Bleach is always good to kill germs. You can also use rubbing alcohol- make sure its at least 70%, but the higher the concentration, the better. Vinegar is a useful disinfectant, as well as aftershave and anti-bump liquids due to their high levels of alcohol.
Medicine
Rather if it’s insulin, various heart medicines or prescribed psychiatric medications, it’s crucial to have a ready supply of these. Again at least two weeks.
Personal Hygiene
Yes, of course, wash your hands but do so correctly. Use regular soap instead of anti-bacterial -Covid-19 is a virus, not a bacterium. Wash your clothes in the hottest water possible, keep your distance from others outside and refrain from shaking hands.
Have a plan
If someone gets sick in your home, have a plan on how to care for that person, including how you will quarantine that person to prevent the spread. Have a list of government numbers handy. Remember that health is not dealt with by the federal government but by State or Provincial governments. Many don’t know, but in the event of power outages, phones will usually still work though it has to be the old school kind that goes right in the wall.
Have a few hundred dollars cash on hand just in case, and if you have a vehicle, better to keep the tank full in case you have a long drive to a hospital.
In terms of personal and home safety, despite contrary belief, the best firearm for home safety is and always will be a shotgun. They are relatively easy to use, rarely jam and intimidating. Make sure you follow your State/Provincial guidelines for storage and safety.
