“Always have at least 2 full cases of water on hand and make sure to check the expiration date. Cycle a third case in with this so you always have 2 full cases as you use it.” B Meyer
So, you want to start building your emergency food storage to prepare for whatever disaster may come, but the task seems insurmountable. You’ve probably seen posts that tell you the proper caloric intake and base foods to build a good diet, but those don’t tell you exactly what you should be saving, do they?
Sometimes it’s just better to have specifics so you can make a simple shopping list and go to the store with a mission, or better yet, keep a list in your wallet for when you see sales, so you can buy your emergency food on the cheap.
Whatever the case, it’s time you had a real list to start your emergency food prep, and we’ve got one for you. Check out this list of the 15 items to start your food prep off right, and get out there and start getting ready for whatever the world has to throw at you.
1. 10 Pounds White Rice
White rice is an excellent source of calories and packed correctly can last for around 4 years. Brown rice has more nutrition but a shorter shelf life, so judge accordingly here.
Use the rice as a base to many of the meals you eat so you get the extra calories while still having a little variety.
On July 31 of 1846 the merchant vessel Brooklyn arrived at Yerba Buena, California: present day San Francisco. Among the 245 passengers was one Samuel Brannan; an opportunistic businessman, and first president of the LDS mission in California. Among his cargo was a printing press and complete flour mill. Brannan soon started the areas second newspaper, the California Star, and not long after that, the first school in San Francisco; and a dry goods store, the only one in the entire area. In 1847 Sam Brannan expanded, opening a store in Sacramento, and another at Sutter’s fort. In January of 1848 when gold was discovered at Sutter’s mill, Brannan owned the only store between the gold fields and San Francisco. He made a small fortune nearly overnight, selling picks, pans & shovels to the growing numbers of gold seekers.
Just as the 49er gold rush was picking up steam late in that year, a devastating fire broke out which essentially burned San Francisco to the ground. Rebuilding the town of San Francisco was routinely interrupted repeatedly throughout 1850; as a series of fires were started by looters who would essentially mine the ashes for gold and valuables. Though no actual evidence exists, many historians contend that Sam Brannan was behind the fires. At the height of chaos and pandemonium, Brannan steps up, saying he will find those responsible for the arson & thefts; becoming the first and only “lawman” of San Francisco. Almost immediately Brannan began using his new power to eliminate his business rivals and enemies. He gathered a group of hired guns and enforcers, naming them the Vigilance Committee. John Jenkins was a businessman who was Brannan’s main rival – until he was arrested on trumped up charges of arson and robbery, and promptly found guilty & hanged; a callous act which angered many and got him kicked out of the Mormon church.