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Food & Water:
Many people live on food they pick up regularly at their local grocery store. In the case of an emergency where the supply chain to stores is interrupted, it may be necessary to have an emergency supply of food and water to hold you over until supplies can be restocked.
- Make a plan for the number of people dependent on your supply
- Buy foods in bulk
- Buy foods that can store for long periods (Beans, Rice, Oats, Grain, Bottled Fruits, etc)
- Properly store your food to keep bugs and moisture from entering the container
- A water heater acts as a built in water storage tank if water supply is temporarily interrupted.
Long-term:
- It's important to supplement nutrition from just beans and grains. Some common plants are very nutritious and can be grown in your back yard.
- A small backyard flock of chickens can provide eggs and meat if your area allows it.
- Make sure to rotate your storage and integrate it into your normal menu so you can keep your stock fresh and reduce your reliance on frequent trips to the grocery store.
Shelter:
In a disaster with loss of utilities, it may be necessary to stay warm without the usual home amenities. Have good heavy blankets on hand for the members of your household. Also, flashlights or candles for light in the case of a power outage. Always be careful with open flames or kerosene lamps so as not to catch fire to anything. If you think your gas line is leaking, or smell natural gas, do not light any matches or start any fires.
Communication:
As a family, make a plan of how you'll communicate in the case of an emergency or a disaster. Have a meeting time and place at home and another location away from home in case cellular service goes out, or if you are unable to return to your home. Designate contacts away from your area that you can all check in with to give updates of your status.
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