Preparing an Emergency Food Supply
December 02nd, 2009 in Food & Drink, How To by Survival Spot
(This article is about 1300 words long, and will take about 7 to 13 minutes to read.)
(This article is about 1300 words long, and will take about 7 to 13 minutes to read.)
Consumer’s Guide:
Preparing an Emergency Food Supply
Elizabeth L. Andress, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Extension Food Safety Specialist,
Department of Food and Nutrition
Storing Water
(Publication No. FDNS-E 34-3)
- How Much Do I Need
- Storing Emergency Water Supplies
- Finding Water in Emergencies
- Hidden Water Sources in Your Home
- Emergency Outdoor Water Sources
- Using Water in Emergencies
- Boiling
- Chlorination
- Another Option: Purification Tablets
- More Rigorous Purification Methods
- Potential Consumer Questions
- How long can I store water prepared by these recommendations?
- Can I can water at home to prepare for emergencies?
(Publication No. FDNS-E 34-2)
- Preparing a Three-Day Emergency Supply
- Preparing a Two-Week Emergency Supply
- Food Suggestions
- Food Ideas That Keep on the Shelf
- If the Electricity Goes Off…
- Cooking Without Power
- Additional Advice About Canned Foods
- Cleaning Sealed Cans After a Flood
- Frequently Asked Questions About Food Dates and Storage
(Publication No. FDNS-E 34-1)
- Putting Together a Disaster Supply Kit
- Nutrition Information for Emergency Food Storage
- Stocking a Long-term Emergency Food Supply
- Bulk Staples
- Stocking Foods for Infants
- Other Foods to Supplement Your Bulk Staples
- Storage and Preparation of Food Supplies
- Grains
- Non-fat Dry Milk/Dairy Products
- Other Foods or Ingredients
- Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
- Shelf Life of Foods for Storage (Unopened)
- If the Electricity Goes Off
Preserving Food: Processing Jams and Jellies
(Publication No. FDNS-E 37-1)
- Follow These Steps in Making Jam or Jelly at Home
- Do I have to pre-sterilize the jars?
- Are there other methods of sealing jars?
- Should I worry about mold?
- Summary
Preserving Food: Using Boiling Water Canners
(Publication No. FDNS-E 37-2)
- Follow these steps for successful boiling water canning
Preserving Food: Using Pressure Canners
(Publication No. FDNS-E 37-3)
- Follow these steps for successful pressure canning
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This post has 2 comments
May 21st, 2010
No single food storage plan will work for everyone. Each family’s needs differ. The most important thing is to start storing just a few items today and add a little more each month.
Survival Supplies
August 23rd, 2010
The other day I ran across a yard sale where they were selling their extra emergency water storage containers for dirt cheap. Unfortunately someone beat me to them who was going to use them to go on their family adventures out to the desert. That brought up a good point. It's a good idea to have an emergency water supply at home as well as on your vacation (especially if it's in the desert). Just make sure the kids know they can't have a water fight with it.