Something important for every household to have is a solid supply of emergency food as backup or to supplement your regular groceries. The United States federal government recommends that a normal household should plan for atleast a 3 day supply of food in the event of an emergency. This food storage is to safeguard yourself and your family in the event of a natural or man-made disaster and will allow your family a nice stock of food to maintain the health and wellbeing during uncertain times.
Some tips provided by the Federal Government for storing food and creating an emergency list include:
- Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
- Choose foods your family will eat.
- Remember any special dietary needs.
- Avoid foods that will make you thirsty.
- Choose salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals and canned foods with high liquid content.
Ref: ready.gov
For a variety of different emergency food products you can visit many of the outlets that specialize in long term food storage solutions, provided below is a list of essential foods that you should consider storing in your pantry and consuming only when uncertain time strike.
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables and a can opener
Protein or fruit bars
Dry cereal or granola
Peanut butter
Dried fruit
Nuts
Crackers
Canned juices
Non-perishable pasteurized milk
High energy foods
Vitamins
Food for infants
Comfort/stress foods
Ref: LIst provided by: ready.gov/food
