April 27th, 2022
5minute read
Storing food is a cornerstone piece of the overall disaster preparedness formula.
Storing Staples in Their Original Bag
Weve all seen the 50-lb.
bags of flour, sugar, rice and other staples at warehouse stores.
Theres just one problem: thats the worst possible thing to do.
Leaving them in their original bags allows mice to get in, among other things.
There are several different methods for proper storage, if that one doesnt appeal to you.
Pick one and go for it; just dont leave them in the bag.
Certain types of foods, such as ones with low acid, need to be pressure canned.
Youll be surprised at how much food you have.
Not Rotating Your Stock
Its easy to keep buying, but stock rotation is important.
Why do you need all these seeds if youre going to just harvest them from your own plants?
Storing Water in Old Milk Jugs
Gallon-sized milk jugs are great.
What theyre not good for, however, is storing water at room temperature.
you’re able to store bottled water, but ensure youre rotating your stock out there, too.
Our article onlong-term water storage solutionsoffers some suggestions for alternative methods of storing it.
Do it wrong, and you put yourself and your family at risk.
Do it right, and youll have a solid diet for a long time to come.
