It's a great idea to have enough food for a few weeks if an emergency happens. For many people the idea of this is daunting-- how much? What type of food? Maybe most importantly... how much is it all going to cost? There's no need to go for a special trip to the store to get your emergency cupboard ready. Every time you go grocery shopping, just pick up a few extra things to put in there. One huge shopping trip might be expensive, but picking up a few extra cans of tuna or beans each time isn't going to break the bank. Someone who wants to start collecting an emergency supply of food would do well to look at four things: Does it keep well? Is it nutritious? Does my family like this particular food? Do I have a way to prepare this food? Everyone's situation is different. Someone who lives in an apartment by themselves and is concerned about winter storms will have much different priorities than a family of seven who live in a hurricane prone area. Think about YOUR needs, and YOUR family, and start preparing now. If nothing else, it'll be worth it to avoid the mad rush at the local megamart when people hear there may be a storm coming. That in itself is a great reason to prepare well ahead of time. |
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