We never know when an emergency situation will come up. But there is one thing for
certain. Emergencies happen
everyday. Are you prepared? When the subject of Emergencies come
up, we all tend to think of natural disasters. However, natural disasters are only part of the
picture. Many emergencies can be
more personal. However, it is
still important to prepare for them as they can be almost as devastating.
Types of Emergencies in which Food Storage is important:
1. Natural Disasters
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Hurricane
- Tornado
- Volcano Eruptions
- Winter Storms
- Fires
2. Medical
Emergencies
- Pandemic
- Long term illness
3. Economic
Emergencies
- Loss of Job
- Can’t Work due to injury
- Not enough economic resources in retirement
How much Food Do I need to keep on hand?
FEMA recommends keeping at least a two-week supply of food
on hand and more in the case of longer lasting emergency situations.
What foods are best to store?
- Foods that you and your family like and eat on a regular basis
- Foods that are high in calories and nutrition
- Foods that don’t require refrigeration
- Foods that don’t require a lot of additional water for preparation (unless you store water for that purpose)
- Foods that are simple to prepare or can be eaten without additional preparation
- Foods with long shelf lives
I once had a friend who told me that she had almost
completed purchasing the foods necessary for a year’s food storage plan. She said that she only needed to
purchase 30lbs. of soy beans. When
I asked her what she was going to do with the soybeans, she said she had no
idea. While soybeans are a great
source of protein, most people are not in the habit of eating them or do they
know how to prepare them.
What should you know about the foods you store?
- Does my family like it
- How to prepare it
- Do I need any special equipment to prepare it
- Can it be prepared in a reasonable amount of time under emergency conditions
- Is it nutritious
- How long will it last
Shelf Reliance offers a wonderful line of foods specifically
prepared for storage.
- Grains
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Dairy
- Meats & Beans
- Basics
- Prepared Meals
They are healthy, delicious, long lasting and
affordable. Many of the foods are
freeze-dried. This opens up a
variety of options for preparation.
Many store for up to 25 years when unopened. They are easy to substitute into your regular recipes and
are fast and convenient to use.
Please go to my website to learn more about Shelf Reliance Thrive foods
at:
It is possible to purchase Shelf Reliance products directly
from my site and have them shipped straight to your home.
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