Emergency Food Storage, Supply and Bars

June 17, 2010

Emergency Food Rations

Whether you are preparing for the apocalypse or just ensuring your family’s safety and staying prepared, emergency food rations will help ensure your ability to endure until rescue arrives. From underground bunkers to airplanes, lifeboats, and even backpacking and road trip survival kit’s the biggest constant and most difficult choice has always been food; what will last, how do store it and how to make it taste like real food. Emergency food rations are a must for any survival kit and years ago a dried fatty meat, or pemmican, was used as an emergency ration. It was kept in lifeboats and aircraft because even though it was not very appealing, it lasted a long time and had a great caloric content per weight. Now we have better alternatives when all other food sources run out.

Survivor Industries, Inc., Datrex, Inc., and Vita-Life Industries, Inc. are just a few of the manufacturers of emergency food rations. Each company provides emergency food rations with a 5 year shelf life packaged in such a manner that meets the stringent guidelines set forth by the United States Department of Defense and can withstand temperatures ranging from -40 F to 300 F. Emergency food ration provides for the daily caloric needs of any person in a high stress situation and is non thirst provoking. Enriched with vitamins and minerals and containing no cholesterol or tropical oils these ready to eat emergency food rations come in a variety of flavors including lemon, vanilla, coconut, and apple cinnamon. Some such as Mainstay TM by Survivor Industries, Inc. are Kosher and meet the dictates for Halal.

Ranging in price from three to seven dollars per ration and typically sold by the case. There are no shortages of survival websites where these emergency food rations can be ordered from and delivered straight to your door. Having an average case weight of 16 pounds and measuring 13 x 6 x 7 inches delivery is relatively cheap and storage is simple. As a consumer and survivalist this makes completing your survival kit easier (and much better tasting) than it has ever been.

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Emergency Food Supply

Filed under: Emergency Food, Food Supply — Tags: Food Supply — admin @ 12:26 pm

There are many times when it is certainly a good idea to be as prepared as you can be for any disaster that may come your way. This means that you will want to be sure you have an emergency food supply on hand or somewhere in your home in the event you ever on in need of it.

There are many situations that can arise where you will certainly be in need of this such as weather disasters or a number of other situations that may force you to rely on your emergency food supply. It is really very important for you to be certain that you get all the things that you will need in your emergency food supply to allow you to weather any storm that may come your way.

Listed below are some things you will want to be sure you have in your supply:

1.   Water – it is very important that you have a lot of water or at least enough to last you for three months. This is a good number to shoot for when it comes to all the items you are looking to secure for your food supply.
2.   Non-perishable food – It is a great idea to consider the varieties of food that you can get that will last a very long time. For instance, you will want to be certain you get a lot of canned food that you know you can use for months to come. This is a great idea for anyone that is trying to make sure they have it all and enough to last for the amount of time that it is needed. If you are like most people, you may want to try and find a variety of foods for you to put back that will keep for an extended period of time. There are a lot of different ones that are available these days for you to use.
3.   Prescription medications – If you are taking any type of medications prescribed by a doctor, you will want to be sure you take the time to have enough of that to last for at least three months. When you are able to make sure you have that much, there is a good chance it is all you will need.

It can be a easy to get the foods you need if you simply take the time to do so. There are a lot of people who may want to make an emergency food supply, but never make the time to do so and this is a huge mistake. When it comes to getting what you need, it is never that difficult to do, but may require some planning that is for sure. The more time you take to get this supply together, the more likely it will be that you have precisely what you need.

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Emergency Food Kits: Three Reasons Why They Make Sense

Filed under: Food Kits — Tags: Emergency Food, Food Kits — admin @ 12:25 pm

If you are living in the ever changing and crazy modern day in which we do, then you may want to consider the importance of having some emergency food kits in your home. There are ample reasons here as to why such kits are so important, but there are some well rounded reasons that easily top the list too. For example, you just never know what can happen. Anything and everything that can happen with Mother Nature and natural disasters is seen on the news each and every single day, quite literally. So if for any other reason than that of the notion of being as best prepared as you possibly can be for anything that may or will come your way, emergency food kits make a good deal of sense. Of course, the list of reasons for wanting to them on hand could be never-ending. But let us sum them up to three great reasons, to better enhance the perspective of their importance in this modern age in which we live.

It cannot be emphasized enough here: you never know what can happen. This is, perhaps, the most important reason for having emergency food kits in your home. Say the power is out for a few days, or there is a gas shortage and you are unable to have food delivered or even drive to store. Or say something tragic like an earthquake hits your home town. If any of these terrible events do transpire, having emergency food kits will keep you covered. You may have some neighbors that ask that you share as well, in the case of any of these events taking place.

Emergency food kits are really easy to come by. Much like you may have a spare gas can in your car so that in the event that you do run out of gas during your travels you can simply walk to the nearest fuel dispensary and be shortly on your way, the same thing is true with regards to emergency food kits; they are just something that you want to have around. And they are very easy to come by as well – you can generally find lots of great and free information online as to how you can make your own emergency food kits. Or, you can also shop for pre-made kits online too. You would be rather surprised at how many different kits are out there and the bargains that you can garner on them on the web.

Last but certainly not the least: peace of mind is food for thought. And yes, there is a wide level of puns intended there, but in reality, such is the case. Much like you have home owner’s insurance or car insurance to be prepared for anything that may transpire, the same notion is realized with emergency food kits. Being prepared equals less stress, and knowing that you are ready for anything that comes your way.

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Emergency Food Bars: Four Reasons to Keep Them Handy

Filed under: Emergency Food, Food Bars — Tags: Emergency Food, Food Bars — admin @ 12:24 pm

There are so many people out there that have no idea as to even what emergency food bars are. So before we go any further, even one more sentence, let us divulge into that prospect for a moment. Emergency food bars are often used as survival food to eat in the event that you are, say, stranded on a hike, or stuck in your home during a natural disaster, and you are unable to seek or gain any provisions to maintain sustenance. If you are well prepared, however, and you have some of these awesome bars on hand, then no worries. You can easily make it a week or longer by simply eating some of these bars and having some water on hand. But there are oh so many different reasons to keep them handy, aside from being well prepared.

They make for great meal replacements. Let us assume that you have as busy of a schedule as most people do: that means that there are many days where you just won’t find time to eat properly. With emergency food bars – which are perfectly balanced as meal replacement bars – you are covered. Just grab one from the cupboard and get your daily intake.

Emergency food bars are great for those who are neophytes for working out. In a world that is constantly on the up and up, as far as keeping in shape and minding what you eat, as well as your calories intake, these bars scream many benefits. A lot of people out there actually use these bars as workout supplements and aids because they are so well balanced, nutritional wise.

A Great snack for kids can be easily had. So you just got home from work and your kids want to snack and they are getting all ornery. But you have not had time to stop at the store as of yet, and you don’t have anything of real substance to offer to them. Wait a tick, grab some emergency food bars out of the cupboard and you can have some happy and full kids, instead of rompers that can really make your evening hectic.

Last but certainly not the least: they are essential staples for the avid hiker or camper protagonist. If you love to go on frequent camping trips, or you greatly enjoy hiking, these emergency food bars should be at your side at all times. How often do your read about missing hikers and campers that survived off the land for weeks upon end until finally being discovered? If you are well planned and bring some of these bars with you, then you are better prepared. If you do, say, get lost or forget your way, you can nosh on emergency food bars until help arrives.

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Emergency Food Storage: The Importance of It

Filed under: Emergency Food, Food Storage — Tags: Emergency Food, Food Storage — admin @ 12:23 pm

There are umpteen amounts of reasons as to why one would want to be as best prepared as is possible. When it comes to things going awry, there is a tried and true statement here that can really apply to all situations in life (at least for the most part): what can go wrong will go wrong. So with this notion in mind, emergency food storage is definitely up there on the list for those who are looking to be as prepared for anything that may come their way. There are lots of people that are not all that familiar with emergency food storage, so let us take a quick gander at it, the importance of it, and why and how it can apply to you and your situation. You may just learn some things that you never knew, and you may just find yourself getting a kit of you own together, just in case.

You never know what can happen. This is easily the cake-topper when it comes to emergency food storage—you always want to be as best prepared as is humanly possible. While this may seem outlandish at first, as most people generally assume that their lives are secure and nothing can happen, what about nature, natural disasters, power outages, food shortages and that sort of thing? You never know when you may be waiting in line for hours just to get some canned corn. Therein lies the power of being as best prepared as you possibly can be.

They are really easy to make. If you find yourself considering getting emergency food storage into your home, the good news is that you are in luck. There are some things that you will want to look for when considering going about doing this, but they are some really simple factors; sometimes they can be easily overlooked, however. So make sure that you only use things like non-perishable foods, such as canned foods and preserved foods that won’t go bad. Water is a big must too for any emergency food storage: make sure that you have ample amounts of water on hand, especially if you live in disaster prone areas like LA.

The good news is that an emergency food storage kit for your home is not that hard to acquire nor will it cost you that much. But it will provide you with one thing that is greatly lacking in todays ever changing world: that simple piece of mind that you can garner from knowing that you are well prepared. A good place to start, if you really want to get that kit ready in a jiffy, would be at your local grocer. Or, you can easily find such emergency food storage kits online for some hard to beat bargains, and kits that come with everything that you will need in the event that tragedy does unfold.

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February 10, 2010

Welcome to the Emergency Food blog!

Filed under: Emergency Food — admin @ 8:17 am

Hello friends, I registered the domain name EmergencyFood.com in the early days of the Internet because I knew that one day there would be a global famine. That day is closer now than ever before.

Even in the best of times, preparing for emergencies is wise. Even respected investment advisers are saying so (LINK). Our purpose is to help folks do just that. If you are wondering how much preparation is prudent you have come to the right place. Read on.

Contemplating emergencies is far from pleasant. For most folks, learning about global weather disasters is depressing. An in depth article on this subject is at Market Skeptics (LINK). Thinking through a scenario of catastrophe is repulsive. Understanding geo-political events that may exacerbate a worsening food supply makes one frustrated and angry. However, as we all know, the old adage ‘ignorance is bliss’ is not true when an emergency actually arrives.

So hang on to your hat, we’re going to go where MSM rarely goes, reporting on developments that are not covered in mainstream media outlets but are important for enabling you to make informed choices about how best to prepare in uncertain times.

We are beholden to Judeo-Christian principals. Jesus Christ was all about feeding hungry folks (LINK). Those who shirk the responsibility of providing for their family are excoriated in the Bible (LINK). The sluggard is told to emulate the ant who stores up its food (LINK). And the ‘Golden Rule’ , ”Do unto others as you would wish them to do to you”, certainly includes providing hungry folks something to eat if you can!

In summary, our mandate is simple. Help folks see the wisdom of becoming more self-reliant and prepared. Spring time is around the corner. If you haven’t yet, start thinking about your garden and buy some seeds. We’ll be posting helpful tips and links, including from readers like you. So climb aboard and join us in our effort to secure emergency food for everyone’s pantry.

God bless you and yours, Ramsay

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February 8, 2010

How to Stock an Emergency Food Pantry

Filed under: Emergency Food — Tags: Emergency Food — admin @ 10:29 am

Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, major earthquakes and extreme blizzards could leave you trapped without electricity for a period of time. If the area in which you live is prone to any of these types of devastation, you should keep an emergency food pantry stocked with foods to keep you healthy until the disaster has passed.

Emergency Food Pantry List

We all need protein, carbohydrates and fats to keep up our energy, so be sure to store nonperishable foods that will meet these requirements:

Dried meats. Beef jerky or beef sticks are good sources of long-storing protein.
Canned fish and meat. Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Canned ham and sandwich spreads can be eaten with crackers. Canned beans are an excellent source of vegetarian nutrition.
Canned fruits. Peaches, pears, berries and applesauce are good sources of vitamin C and other nutrients.
Canned vegetables. Vegetables, such as beans, peas, carrots and so on are important.
Dried fruits. Dried fruits, such as raisins, are another way to get the nutrition of fruit in your emergency food pantry.
Whole grain crackers. These are good replacements for bread.
Nuts. Almonds, walnuts, cashews and pecans have protein, fiber and healthful fats.
Granola bars. These are good for sweet treats.
Dry cereals. They are fortified with extra vitamins and minerals and can be eaten dry.
Juice boxes. Single-serving-sized juice that doesn’t need to be refrigerated is helpful. Make sure to choose 100% fruit juices.
Electrolyte drinks. Drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, are a good addition to your emergency food pantry.
Water. In case your regular water supply becomes contaminated, store several bottles of water in your emergency pantry.
Multivitamins. A bottle of multivitamins can help supply any missing nutrients.
Can opener. You need to have a can opener or church key opener that stays in your emergency food pantry.
Large containers. Keep bags, backpacks or other large containers close by. In the event you have to get out of your house in a hurry, you do not want to have to hunt for a bag to carry your food.
Stove. A camping stove or small grill may be used in a safe area to heat foods.

More Emergency Food Pantry Tips

Buy single-serving sizes whenever possible, because you can’t depend on refrigeration after the containers have been opened.
Make sure to periodically check the foods in your emergency food pantry, so that you don’t keep foods that have passed their expiration dates.
If you live in the northern latitudes, pack a separate emergency food container and keep it in your car. Choose nuts, crackers, dried beef, dried fruit and a container to melt snow for water.
Keep flashlights, fresh batteries, candle

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