What is emergency food?

Answer 1

The amount of emergency food that you should keep in your home is not set in stone. As a rule, you should have at least 3 days supply of items with at least a five year shelf life. These items should be compact and easy to store.

Answer 2

Canned goods are the best food to stockpile in case of an emergency. They generally have a very long shelf life of several years or even decades! Although not a food, water is an excellent staple to stockpile as well.

Answer 3

Emergency food generally consists of canned foods, and water. Other possible items could be crackers, and other foods that can keep for a long time. Emergency food, as the name describes, is food that can be used during an emergency, such as a tornado, earthquake, hurricane, etc.

Answer 4

Things in an emergency food kit should be nutritious, have a long shelf life, and need no or minimal cooking. Canned foods, such as canned pastas and beans, are good choices. Don't forget the can opener.

Answer 5

The basic emergency food supplies are uncooked honey, rice, eggs, preserved fruits, Emergency Pack meals (MREs), Cocoa, and canned soup and bouillon cubes. Most of the food listed lasts for quite a long time. The other provides essential protein (eggs), or nutrients.

Answer 6

Water is the first thing that one should get to have on hand in case of an emergency. Jelly, peanut butter, crackers, dried fruit, cereal, and boxed milk are a few common foods that are recommend for an emergency kit.

Answer 7

You should keep certain basic neccessaities for emergency food storage. Things such as water, seable containers, and plastic bags are vital.