As I was surfing the web I came across this awesome article
that’s all about preparing food for a disaster:
Food Storage 101:
Why store food?
Like water, food is essential to survival. In a natural disaster, the
food supply we rely on every day can be disrupted or cut off. In this situation, having an emergency supply
at home ensures you and your loved ones are provided for. Food storage allows you to feed your
family when you’re unable to obtain food from third-party sources for whatever
reason.
Planning your food storage
Some of the basic ideas behind
food storage planning include:
1. Keep a record of the foods your family eats regularly (and likes).
2. Make a regular menu of your
family’s favorite recipes.
3. Incorporate food storage
items into your grocery list.
4. Have fun and try new things.
What food to store
Steps to Building a
Three-Month Supply:
1. Make a menu for
1-12 weeks of meals that only use non-perishable
items.
2. Buy extra
non-perishable items on your menu a few at a time until
you have at least three months’ worth of food.
3. Rotate your
storage items into your daily meals, using the oldest
products first and replacing as needed to maintain your
supply.
How much food to store
In an emergency situation, calories are the top priority. Each member of the family, depending on gender and age, will have different caloric needs. Knowing this can help you determine how many calories you need to store per person per day. The following chart is based on USDA recommendations:
In an emergency situation, calories are the top priority. Each member of the family, depending on gender and age, will have different caloric needs. Knowing this can help you determine how many calories you need to store per person per day. The following chart is based on USDA recommendations:
Age and Gender
|
Daily Calorie Needs*
|
Children 2-3 years
|
1,000-1,400 cals
|
Children 4-8 years
|
1,200-2,000 cals
|
Girls 9-13 years
|
1,400-2,200 cals
|
Boys 9-13 years
|
1,600-2,600 cals
|
Girls 14-18 years
|
1,800-2,400 cals
|
Boys 14-18 years
|
2,000-3,200 cals
|
Females 19-30 years
|
1,800-2,400 cals
|
Males 19-30 years
|
2,400-3,000 cals
|
Females 31-50 years
|
2,400-3,000 cals
|
Males 31-50 years
|
2,200-3,000 cals
|
Females 51+ years
|
1,600-2,200 cals
|
Males 51+ years
|
2,000-2,800 cals
|
Remember,
take it one step at a time!
For
more info, or to read this entire article, visit this site: http://beprepared.com/media/wysiwyg/PDF/Prep-School-Food-Storage-101.pdf
Samantha Minks
AmeriCorps NPRC Member 2013-2014
Preparedness Coordinator, Community
Preparedness and Resilience Services
American Red Cross – Kern Chapter
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