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Survival stockpile9/23/2023 ![]() ![]() You will not only want the obvious foods like dry grains and beans but meat, dried fruits, dried milk, nuts and seeds, and dried veggies. Try to diversify your food stockpile as much as possible. A stockpile of mac n’ cheese just isn’t going to cut it. Sure, you will be better off than your neighbors who are eating out of trash cans and fighting rats for scraps… but you still need to be healthy in order to keep up your energy levels. Just because the end is near, it doesn’t mean you should completely forget about nutrition. Forgetting Nutrition and Medical Conditions Learn more about the best water storage containers. Plastic bottles, especially milk jugs, are biodegradable. If you don’t toss them, your emergency water will leak out! You also need to ROTATE your water AND THE BOTTLES every 6-12 months. It is completely okay to use your old plastic bottles (such as old milk jugs which have been cleaned out) for storing water. However, they need to be properly cleaned and sanitized so mold and bacteria don’t start to grow. Aim to have at least 1 gallon of water per person per day. You also need enough water for cooking and sanitation. That means you need 15 gallons of water per person. You will need a LOT of water for a 30 day emergency stockpile.Ĭonsider that a person should drink about 8 cups of water per day (1/2 gallon). Storing Drinking Water in Recycled Bottles ![]() Here are some good articles to start with about how to properly store items for the long term: You also need to make sure your food stockpiles are properly sealed to keep out bacteria and pests. Mold can quickly destroy foods like rice, pasta, and cereals. Your food stockpile needs to be stored in a cool, dry place. Continuously use food from your stockpile, and replace it in the process ( emphasis on replacing it). Just because canned and dry food seem like they can last forever, it doesn’t mean you should let them sit on the shelves until doomsday. Even a small amount can make a big difference. It’s always a good idea to have some extra food stored at your workplace or in your car, in case of unexpected situations. What if you aren’t at home when the disaster occurs? What if your home is wiped out? What if intruders take over your home? In the event of a disaster like an EMP attack, your plan may be to hunker down for the next month until the chaos dies down.īut plans don’t always go according to plan! Keeping All of Your Food Stockpile in One Place But it isn’t going to do squat when a major disaster occurs and the supermarkets can’t restock for weeks or even months.Īt the very minimum, you should have a 30 day stockpile of food on hand.Ĭhoose compact options like canned beans and rice bags to save space in your food storage. ![]() So, a stockpile of 3 days worth of food might be fine for getting you through a small blizzard. Most grocery stores keep a stockpile of food that would last people about 3 days – assuming that you are able to get to the grocery store at all. Whether you are a long-time prepper or a newbie, make sure you aren’t making these food stockpiling mistakes. One of the most important steps for disaster preparation is food stockpiling. This is being realistic.Īnd when we face the reality that disasters could happen, we can take steps to prepare for them. What's more? You will get a FREE COOKBOOK at the end of this book.Whether it is a hurricane, economic collapse, or EMP blast, you know that disaster could strike at any moment.
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