Time is short please try to have at least this gathered.....

[Alex Cortes]

Source: http://nutrition.about.com/od/foodfun/a/emergency_stock.htm

 

Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, major earthquakes and extreme blizzards could leave you trapped without electricity for a period of time. If the area in which you live is prone to any of these types of devastation, you should keep an emergency food pantry stocked with foods to keep you healthy until the disaster has passed.

Emergency Food Pantry List

We all need protein, carbohydrates and fats to keep up our energy, so be sure to store nonperishable foods that will meet these requirements:

• Dried meats. Beef jerky or beef sticks are good sources of long-storing protein.
• Canned fish and meat. Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Canned ham and sandwich spreads can be eaten with crackers. Canned beans are an excellent source of vegetarian nutrition.
• Canned fruits. Peaches, pears, berries and applesauce are good sources of vitamin C and other nutrients.
• Canned vegetables. Vegetables, such as beans, peas, carrots and so on are important.
• Dried fruits. Dried fruits, such as raisins, are another way to get the nutrition of fruit in your emergency food pantry.
• Whole grain crackers. These are good replacements for bread.
• Nuts. Almonds, walnuts, cashews and pecans have protein, fiber and healthful fats.
• Granola bars. These are good for sweet treats.
• Dry cereals. They are fortified with extra vitamins and minerals and can be eaten dry.
• Juice boxes. Single-serving-sized juice that doesn't need to be refrigerated is helpful. Make sure to choose 100% fruit juices.
• Electrolyte drinks. Drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, are a good addition to your emergency food pantry.
• Water. In case your regular water supply becomes contaminated, store several bottles of water in your emergency pantry.
• Multivitamins. A bottle of multivitamins can help supply any missing nutrients.
• Can opener. You need to have a can opener or church key opener that stays in your emergency food pantry.
• Large containers. Keep bags, backpacks or other large containers close by. In the event you have to get out of your house in a hurry, you do not want to have to hunt for a bag to carry your food.
• Stove. A camping stove or small grill may be used in a safe area to heat foods.

More Emergency Food Pantry Tips

• Buy single-serving sizes whenever possible, because you can't depend on refrigeration after the containers have been opened.
• Make sure to periodically check the foods in your emergency food pantry, so that you don't keep foods that have passed their expiration dates.
• If you live in the northern latitudes, pack a separate emergency food container and keep it in your car. Choose nuts, crackers, dried beef, dried fruit and a container to melt snow for water.
• Keep flashlights, fresh batteries, candles, matches, blankets, first aid kits and any other emergency supplies you may need.

[Buckworth Jackson]

For those on a limited budget, animal grade feed corn is very usable and affordable.

Try to get non-gm if possiblle.

[Kim B]

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[Byron wilkins]

Demian  It sounds like you got some bottles of beer already, Very interesting last comment as you have left this site. I will look for a translater to figure it out.

[Demian Bardow]

May I tell you about my preparations? One package of Marlboro and perhaps some bottles of beer. The rest I will get every day in the next supermarket. And I know that I will get it there at least till 2050.

 

And if I really was one of the few to survive this I probably would start to smoke Lucky Strike. That sounds a little bit healthier. That is definitely all that I will need and believe me, my friends, you won`t need more...

 

Why don`t you make holidays somewhere in the world and why do you waste your money for such ridiculous things? I won`t need them and I know that I`m honest. And you won`t need them either.

 

When where are no problems, people start to create their problems themselves? Yes, they do...

Or there are so many problems that they are looking for alternative problems? This is a very bad strategy, but often the real answer to the conspirazy-scene.

 

 

[Alex Cortes]

Sizzle....have I told you that you rock lately.....thanks for the heating advice it is appreciated.

[Alex Cortes]

I recommend you try to vacuum seal as much as possible especially dry parishables like rice and beans and what not.  I have never canned/jar'ed before but that too is worth practicing....

[Rosemary S]

I have been trying my hands at vegetables fermentation. Once the food is fermented, it can last for 6 months. I notice that if you want to dehydrate fruits, you need a lot just to get a few hand full. Pasta and rice are good base to create healthy meals.

[Cheryl Nelson]

Very good point, Dianna.  Disasters can happen at any time, anywhere, so always have at least basic preps with you wherever you go.

Just remember, too, that the heat in cars during summer is extreme and foods will quickly lose shelf life.

[Dianna Spencer]

Excellent reminder... and thank you.  Recently I had a very vivid dream that there was a 'situation'.  I was out and about as usual, and could not get back to my home due to the roads being blocked.  As it was, I was prepared, but without, because my emergency things were not in the car with me... 

[Byron wilkins]

I HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF MY AUTO BUG OUT KIT TOGETHER BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT, THANKS FOR THE REMINDER.FfROM HERE ON OUT ANY THING CAN HAPPEN. I BET THE MILLIONS OF DISPLACED PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD THOUGHT NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN TO THEM  EITHER.