#1- Gather Water
- 14 gallons per person-MINIMUM
- Use a variety of containers & store them in different places in your home.
- Keep water away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Use 2 drops of bleach to 1 quart water to purify. Allow to sit for 30 minutes before drinking. Water should smell like chlorine if it's properly treated.
- Start with a one-week menu and buy a few extra items (on sale!!) when you go to the store
- Store only the foods YOUR family EATS!!!
- Make an ingredient list of foods from your menu and that becomes your shopping list. Only buy items when they are on SALE!!
- You will gradually build up a home store.
- Reserve a little money each week and put it in your food storage savings.
- Use the money to shop the case lot sales (April & September), buy food in bulk, buy emergency supplies, etc.
- Save money for emergencies as well! Be prepared!
- After getting your 3-month supply all stored you can work on storing a longer-term supply.
- This includes #10 cans of food that will last for 20-30 years if stored in a cool, dry, area.
- I use all of these items in my daily cooking, that is how to rotate it.
- The items include rice, beans, wheat, pasta, oats, and powdered milk
- Baby needs-diapers, wipes (good to have for more than just babies), formula, cloth diapers, baby food (can be used in cooking!), bottles
- Paper products-paper plates, cups, plastic silverware, bowls, napkins, paper towel, and toilet paper.
- Toiletries-feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, deodorants, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc
- Batteries, cleaning supplies, sanitizers,etc