Your emergency survival plan is likely to include the area where you will store food, water, and other basic supplies. This area describes some special attention, I call it emergency food. After all, this is the place that holds the key to survival. Make no mistake, keep food in an area that contributes to the deterioration of the food you worked hard to collect. The following tips will help you create the best food storage area you can in your home.
1 - Space is very important. Too often, people try to shove a year in the food into the pantry. It creates chaos. You will not be able to see what is on the shelves and it will be impossible to track your inventory. You want to choose a place, such as an empty room, basement or root cell, which allows you to walk and look really good at everything that you have. There must be enough space in the space so that you can stay organized and it’s easy to see everything you have. Indoors there should be enough space for shelves that allow you to take advantage of the entire space in the area, from floor to ceiling.
2 - The space should be somewhat temperature controlled. It does not need its own cooling or heating system if you do not live in an area where extreme temperatures occur. Room temperature is ideal and thus works from 50 to 80 degrees. It's getting colder, and you risk your freezing and thaw extremely. Freezing and thawing destroy most foods. Heat is another problem and can promote the growth of bacteria.
3 - A dry and ventilated space will also keep your food in the upper state. You do not want it to be wet. Moisture destroys things like flour, pasta, and any other dried foods. It promotes the growth of mold and bacteria, making it a pleasant environment for pests. If you are using a basement, it is imperative that you stay in place. Use fans or install an adequate ventilation system to ensure moisture does not hang in the air and do not compromise the storage of food. All food should be stored at a distance of at least 6 centimeters from the ground, just in case of a slight flood.
4 - Pests are a real problem and need to be carefully monitored. It is easy to see when around a mouse or rat. They leave litter everywhere and leave paper or cardboard shreds if they manage to get into your food supply. If you notice a mouse falling out or see signs of rodents, you need to take action immediately. Install traps, use poison bait if your household is safe to do this and seal any cracks or holes that may be inviting rodents to invade. You will also need to monitor the signs of ants or cockroaches. Keep the area clean and do not leave food that will attract beetles and other pests. Pests are the main cause of destruction of food storage.
5 - You want food storage to be a secret for the most part. This means that you do not want this to be completely obvious to any old Joe who rings the doorbell or stops for a beer or something else. Your means of survival and what you hid for an emergency is your business. You do not want to advertise what you have. Anyone who knows that you have a big wallet will come to your house when everything becomes crazy. Your supply of food, water, and supplies should be kept with you and your immediate family. If you keep it in the spare room, keep the door locked when guests are finished. Close all windows in the room with heavy curtains. It actually serves two purposes; it causes people to look inside, and it blocks sunlight, which can destroy your food.
With the help of these 5 tips, your product storage will be safe and lasting for years. Do your best to find the perfect place in your home to store food and essential items. This may require some redistribution and even a small remodeling, but considering that this is your grazing, it is worth it.
Here is a quick list of survival products that you can use for beginners, and don't forget to use the best food storage containers you can afford. Mason jars are cheap and do a great job on preserving your food, and there are a lot of canned food you can keep, but here are some great ideas to get you started.
- Freeze-dried food
- Dehydrated food
- Canned tuna
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