A Guide to Food Storage

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A Guide to Food Storage for Emergencies Food Storage for Emergencies

Food and Water Storage

Prepare for adversity by storing an emergency supply of food and water.   Earthquakes, fires, severe storms, and power outages are just some of the potential  emergencies we may encounter. Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no  water and no telephone service. What would happen if you are told to evacuate your home in the next ten minutes? Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are  without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives? The 3 day emergency food and water supply is meant to be a quickly accessed,  portable source of food and water that can sustain you and your family for several  days. It should be stored in one or two containers for quick portability.  The foods  chosen should be ready-to-eat without the need for cooking. The 3 week/ 3 month emergency food and water supply are meant for a disaster  where food and water delivery may be interrupted. Hurricane Katrina was a perfect  example where the normal delivery of food was interrupted. Build a small supply of  food that is part of your normal, daily diet by purchasing a few extra items each  week. Expand on this until you reach your goal.  Not all of these foods will be  ready-to-eat and plans must be made to store the necessary means to prepare them.