Here is the City Prepping 3-Week Survival Guide. It covers a wide range of topics, but I want you to prioritize reading and understanding the section titled “FOOD.” That will give you a full understanding of what you’re up against in an emergency and what you can do about it. Feel free to print or save the PDF for the rest of the useful information. We’ll reference it again later in this course.
Main Points:
- Building a 3-week emergency food supply is essential for disaster preparedness.
- Modern homes often lack adequate food storage, relying on restaurants and quick grocery trips.
- Grocery stores can be depleted within 72 hours after a disaster due to supply chain disruptions.
- Gradually build your food supply with each store visit; expensive kits are unnecessary.
- Aim for 2,200 calories per person daily, adjusting based on activity levels.
- Rotate your food supply using the “first in, first out” (FIFO) method.
- Store food in a dark, cool place to prolong shelf life.
- Use 2 or 5-gallon buckets for easy storage and transport.
- Essential long-shelf-life food items include pasta, beans, rice, canned food, powdered drinks, energy bars, peanut butter, fats, pancake mix, cereal, honey, spices, coffee/tea, hard candy, pickles, and packaged meals.
- Consider expanding your supply to 3 months or even a year for extended preparedness.
- Understand local foraging and growing food to supplement your stored supplies.