I found this post, “Store or Starve” and thought it was something we might all do ourselves a favor and just check it out.
In a situation like In Haiti, would something like this article, if we actually followed some of it be a benefit to all? I can’t help but feel that it is almost common sense. I believe in a certain amount of survivalism even though I can’t say I believe in many thousands of rounds of ammo for assault rifles, or hundreds of pounds of dried foods that last for years, but I do believe in having a little more on hand than we might have just a few years ago.
If we did have something like Katrina, wouldn’t it be likely that those in a town nearby, relatively unaffected might be able to help the victims as much or more than the government on short notice concerning food and necessities?
The article gives some very good advice on how to protect your food. I think for many of us, it just isn’t going to happen as far as sealers and all the things we really should do.
For those that are more like me, I recommend having more than a normal amount of food on hand. I think it would be bad not to date not to date anything you plan to store. Naturally use the oldest first.
If we had a disaster, people will search for food. I think it would be nice to have some extra on hand to share. This is beyond you immediate family. A son or daughter a city or two away, just might be able to share with you if your home was washed away.
There might be a neighbor that could use some help. It seems that if there was a relatively short term emergency, it just might be nice to have a few things that could be shared without cutting your own family short.
I do stress to check dates on perishable items. The storage idea is best, as that article says, but most of us could easily keep a bit extra on hand. It is also quite green in that if we stock up, we don’t have to go to the store as often which saves energy.
It just might be a good feeling for a victim of a mudslide or the like, to know their kids, parents, or someone that has a home, actually has some extra supplies for a few days until the emergency passes.
That’s the main reason I thought the article might be interesting to others. I think it is a good idea to take care of ourselves.
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