gunbunny76
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I highly recommend that if you don't have a 72 hour kit, buy one or put one together. If possible, expand it to have essentials for 120 hours instead of the usual 72. 48-72 hours can be the minimum time frame it takes for emergency responders to get to your area.
Keep the following in mind:
Disasters really do happen.
Don't confuse disaster preparedness with food storage.
Don't believe that provisions will be readily provided by a Church or Government.
Don't allow a lack of funds to prevent you from building a kit. I know someone whose food portion of their kit is all stuff they grew or raised and dried, smoked or bottled. The rest of the stuff they repurposed from other things and they didn't have to buy very much at all.
Keep in mind family food allergies and diet restrictions.
Water: one gallon per person per day. If possible store more.
Remember you need 72 hour kits for pets, the elderly and infants as well.
Emergency Preparedness Stores Review 2013 | Emergency Essentials: Food Storage, Survival Gear, Water Storage | Emergency Supplies - TopTenREVIEWS
This link takes you to a list of the best online stores for purchasing food storage and other preparedness items. They have a breakdown of price, features on the site, how helpfull the staff is and what is available at the 10 sites listed. Even if you don't buy from any of them, the information on the sites is valuable.
Keep the following in mind:
Disasters really do happen.
Don't confuse disaster preparedness with food storage.
Don't believe that provisions will be readily provided by a Church or Government.
Don't allow a lack of funds to prevent you from building a kit. I know someone whose food portion of their kit is all stuff they grew or raised and dried, smoked or bottled. The rest of the stuff they repurposed from other things and they didn't have to buy very much at all.
Keep in mind family food allergies and diet restrictions.
Water: one gallon per person per day. If possible store more.
Remember you need 72 hour kits for pets, the elderly and infants as well.
Emergency Preparedness Stores Review 2013 | Emergency Essentials: Food Storage, Survival Gear, Water Storage | Emergency Supplies - TopTenREVIEWS
This link takes you to a list of the best online stores for purchasing food storage and other preparedness items. They have a breakdown of price, features on the site, how helpfull the staff is and what is available at the 10 sites listed. Even if you don't buy from any of them, the information on the sites is valuable.