Of all the supplies gathered for disasters, storing water and emergency food are probably the two most important things to do. It is very possible that should some situation arise, which prevents you from being able to access or purchase food at a store, you will need to have a supply at home. Roads can be blocked, stores emptied, and power shortages can result in food in refrigerators and freezers going bad very quickly. Having a supply of food and water that you can use regardless of the situation could very well be the difference between life or death.

If an emergency food kit does not contain water, this can lead to serious health risks should a large-scale disaster occur. When people with no stored water become reduced to drinking whatever they can find, it can lead to illnesses like dysentery and hepatitis. Therefore you should have enough water to last each person in your family for three days. This means twelve liters, four per day, which will be enough for consumption as well as for hygiene purposes. Make sure that this water is not stored in a container that previously held milk, as there would be a high risk of contamination.

With regard to your preparedness supplies, there are numerous types of food that can be stored safely. Canned food, peanut butter, crackers and dehydrated foods, as well as other staples that last for a long time and do not require refrigeration are good choices. The less reliance there is on water to prepare meals the better, so pasta is a choice but not necessarily the best one. In terms of storage, the thing to remember with food is that it needs to be replaced every year. Otherwise you run the risk of it expiring.

Emergency water and food also need to be stored in a good spot. It should be somewhere that is easy enough to access, should there be structural damage to your home, and very importantly, it should be somewhere dry. A wet environment can cause the food to go bad. You should also keep the food somewhere that doesn’t see a lot of bug or pest activity. It is a good idea to regularly check your supplies for any signs of vermin activity.

Disasters can come in all shapes and sizes, but if you have a good supply of emergency food and water, then you will have a greater chance of surviving the situation and will be more likely to avoid more serious problems. Make sure that you know what you are doing with your preparations, so that you have the correct amount of food and water stored, that they are stored in the right way to ensure safety, and that they are put in a safe, accessible spot.

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