Dollar tree survival items

You would be amazed at all of the amazing deals you can score at the dollar store. We tell you what we found.

You may be surprised to know that Dollar Tree stores have a variety of survival items to make your prepping easier, and cheaper.

Emergency Preparedness can quickly get expensive. But if you know what you can buy at the dollar store, you can put the money you save toward bigger ticket items without impacting your budget.

I went walking around my local dollar store to see how many emergency supplies I could find. I ended up with a list of several dozen items.

PEACE OF MIND IN A BACKPACK: Will you be ready the next time disaster strikes? Know you and your loved ones will be with this bugout backpack loaded with bug out bag supplies. It’s pre-packed and designed for any situation, ready to grab and go at a moment’s notice. Be prepared for: Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Fires, Floods, Tornados, Zombies, Aliens, etc.

Next time you visit the dollar store, walk down each aisle and stock up on little things that will make life easier after SHTF.

Florida is in full preparation mode. The gas stations are empty. The water is gone off the shelves. Hotels have no vacancies. Rumors are it will take days to drive out of Florida from where we are — if we could even find the gas to go. I looked up flights and they don't exist.… Read More Hurricane preparation checklist and emergency grocery list

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Save money by purchasing useful items that can be used for all sorts of things, including survival in a disaster.