Keeping nonperishable foods in your home will ensure you have food in an emergency.
Different types of emergencies happen all over the world, depending on where you're located. In the North you may get hit with a snowstorm while along the coast you may encounter a hurricane. Storing enough food in your home for three days in case an emergency occurs is crucial.
Water
One of the most important things is to keep plenty of water. Keep at least a gallon of water for each day for each person, which will ensure that each person has plenty of drinking water and enough for sanitation as well. Store water in containers that will not decompose or break, like glass or milk cartons.
Meats
Meat is the primary source of protein in most diets. Keep canned meats in your home that do not require cooking before eating, such as ham or chicken. Avoid fresh meats like cold cuts, which can expire.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables come in cans that last for long amounts of time, over a year in most cases. You can find canned vegetables, including corn, peas, green beans, carrots and beets that you can eat without cooking or warming up. Fruit cocktail, peaches, pears and oranges are good choices for healthy fruit. Purchase fruits in their natural juices instead of syrup to cut down on the sugar intake.
Basics
Most staples are frequently overlooked, such as flour, sugar, salt, pepper and various spices to add to bland food.
Comfort Foods
Don't forget the comfort foods that last awhile as well. Although not the healthiest choices, foods such as chips, cookies and crackers are shelf stable and can give you calories when you are limited in choices. If you have an infant, ensure that you have plenty of formula or infant foods whether you are using finger foods or jarred baby food.
Tags: your home, each person, ensure that, that last, will ensure
