Family Food Storage & Stockpile Information
According to an ABC News story, the Department of Homeland Security recommends citizens stockpile at least a three-day supply of food. Whatever the reasoning, before stockpiling food for the family, you need to be aware of proper storage techniques and know which types of foods to stockpile.
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Storage space
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Stockpiling food in the pantry may be counterproductive, as the food can spoil quickly. The Church of Latter-Day Saints, which recommends food storage to its members, recommends a dark, dry place with a stable temperature lower than 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What to Store
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Food storage expert Alan Hagan recommends at least the staples of grains and legumes, dried dairy products (including eggs), sweeteners such as sugar and honey, fats and oils, and cooking materials such as flour, baking soda, and yeast. Infant formula, if you have babies, is helpful, as are Meals Ready to Eat (MREs).
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Storage Containers
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The LDS recommends and sells #10 cans, foil pouches for long-term storage, and polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) bottles for dry materials to which you will need repeated access.
FIFO
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You can prevent much waste by abiding by the First In, First Out (FIFO) rule. This means you label each container with the incoming date so you can keep track and consume the oldest food first.
Water Storage
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Storing water is just as important, if not more so, than storing food. The LDS recommends using old water or juice bottles, but you can also purchase large, 55-gallon drums designed especially for that purpose. Remember to allocate one gallon of water per person per day in the survival plan.
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Comments
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Anonymous
Apr 18, 2011
Storing water is key, but few articles mention to get a water filtration system. I recommend those that are gravity drip and portable. Some are extra heavy duty and will even work with water from your local pond, river, or lake.
