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Disaster Survival Food Pantry Basics

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      Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)
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            Meals-Ready-to-Eat, or MRE, are the main individual ration used in the U.S. Military. MREs have an approximate shelf life of five to seven years when stored in a cool place. Storing MREs at room temperature causes the nutritional value and flavor to deteriorate. MREs are rationed meals stored in triple-layered plastic or foil packaging. MREs are well suited for disaster situations because they do not require preparation aside from the drink base which requires water.
      Canned Goods
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            Most canned food has a shelf life of several years, making it suitable for natural disaster preparedness storage. A variety of foods are available in cans, including meat, fruit, vegetables and fish. Canning your own fruits, vegetables, sauces and stews is a lower cost alternative to buying factory canned goods. Making larger batches when cooking meals and canning the excess gradually builds up your natural disaster supply.
      Freeze Dried Foods
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            Freeze dried foods have a long shelf life and require little preparation. Freeze dried foods are lightweight and take up little space, making them ideal for storage, and they frequently come packaged in pouches or cans, which the food can be prepared in, eliminating the need for pans and cleanup. Freeze dried foods are ready to eat in as little as 10 minutes and require less water to prepare than dehydrated foods.
      Dry Goods
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            The shelf life of some dry goods can exceed 30 years when it is stored in airtight containers at 70 degrees. Dry goods such as pasta, beans, sugar, wheat and flour can be kept in buckets with tight lids to maintain freshness and prevent insects from getting in. Store a measuring cup in each dry good container to use for scooping out the food and also for measuring water or other necessary ingredients.


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Mainly food that comes in a can. So, be sure to put a can opener in your survival kit  And , of course, bottled water.