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  • 12 STEPS TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
    • STEP 1 – SHORT-TERM FOOD STORAGE
    • STEP 2 – EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY
    • STEP 3 – LONG-TERM FOOD STORAGE
    • STEP 4 – LONG-TERM WATER AND FILTRATION
    • STEP 5 – EMERGENCY KITS
    • STEP 6 – LIGHTS AND COOKING WITHOUT POWER
    • STEP 7 – STAYING WARM WITHOUT POWER
    • STEP 8 – SANITATION AND WASTE
    • STEP 9 – MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND FIRST AID
    • STEP 10 – ALTERNATIVE POWER FOR EXTENDED OUTAGE
    • STEP 11 – ALTERNATIVE SHELTERS AND PROTECTION
    • STEP 12 – EARTHQUAKE AND WILDFIRE PREP
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  • FOOD
    • STEP 1 – SHORT-TERM FOOD STORAGE
    • STEP 3 – LONG-TERM FOOD STORAGE
    • Food Storage Tips
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    • STEP 2 – EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY
    • STEP 4 – LONG-TERM WATER AND FILTRATION
    • DIY Berkey and Water Filtration
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    • STEP 6 – LIGHTS AND COOKING WITHOUT POWER
    • STEP 7 – STAYING WARM WITHOUT POWER
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Food Storage Tips

Nobody wants to waste money. If you are not vigilant with your food storage, that is exactly what you will do. Rotating is the key to emergency food storage, but so is prepping and storing your food properly. So many food items have multiple uses even after they have expired. Expiration dates are sometimes just suggestions 🙂 Read on for the tips and tricks of food storage.

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COOKING OILS AND BUTTERS

Editorial Team
May 24, 2022

Storing oils can be tricky due to their relatively short shelf life. Still, they are necessary for most baking and cooking recipes. WHY ADD OIL TO EMERGENCY FOOD STORAGE? If you were in an emergency situation where you were living off your food storage, it would be rather difficult to cook or bake anything without…

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Flour and Sugars

Editorial Team
April 8, 2022

Flour and sugars are essential pantry supplies. Let’s talk about the best way to store them long term. Flour is a pantry staple that, unless you go through it rapidly, is at risk of becoming rancid or filled with vermin, such as weevils. Flour stored in its original paper bag will only last 3-6 months.…

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Oats and Cornmeal

Editorial Team
April 8, 2022

Oats and cornmeal are essential pantry staples that provide great vitamins and minerals but are also very versatile. Storing healthy grains will provide the extra calories needed in emergency situations and help keep your family healthy. Continue Reading

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BAKING SODA AND BAKING POWDER

Editorial Team
April 8, 2022

Baking soda and baking powder should be part of your short-term and long-term food storage. These items are necessary for baking, but they also have many other uses for personal hygiene, cleaning household items, and first aid. Continue Reading

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