Thank you to Maxine Radcliffe for preparing and sharing the
following information for/with us.
IN PURSUIT OF PREPARDNESS
January - Water Storage
Goal:
1. Obtain containers to store water for basic storage and fill them.
Basic water storage is 14 gallons per person.
February - Non-Fat Dry Milk
Goal:
1. Obtain necessary quantity of non-fat dry milk for your family. (75 lbs
per person)
2. Use the dry milk in a recipe or drinking this month
March - Sanitation
Goal:
1. Obtain necessary items for waste and trash disposal:
plastic
trash bags
paper
towels
trash cans
or buckets
clean rags
shovel
rubber
gloves
Lysol-type
disinfectant
bar soap
deodorizer
tablets
toothbrushes
kitty
litter
toothpaste
laundry
detergent
feminine
supplies
wash tub
infant
supplies
pre-moistened
towelettes
insect
repellent clothes line and clothes pins
April - Yeast, Seasonings, Seeds
Goal:
1. Obtain the necessary amounts of yeast and seasonings for your storage.
Obtain garden seeds for storage.
Yeast
Yeast is a
necessary cooking ingredient and is an item that must be rotated. You can
freeze yeast to increase the storage time.
Seasonings
Salt is one
of the most important seasonings you can have in storage. A year's supply of
salt is approximately 5 pounds per person. Salt stored in a dry, cool location
can be stored indefinitely. Other seasonings you will want to store will depend
on your family's likes and what they are used to. Remember, your food will be
very bland without the seasonings you are used to using.
Garden
Seeds
You should
have enough seeds in storage that if they were unavailable to buy, you could
still plant and maintain a garden. They need to be stored in tightly sealed
jars and kept in a cool, dry place.
May – first aid
Goals:
1. Obtain first aid kit for your home and cars.
2. Know basic first aid. Learn CPR or refresh your knowledge.
3. Assess your family's need for prescriptions and medications and have
them available in case of emergency.
June - Grains
Goals:
1. Obtain quantities of grains for storage and daily use.
2. You need to store 300 lbs. of grain (including wheat) per person per
year. (Having a variety of grains will make it easier to cook and provide more
nutrition for your family.)
July - Sugar and Honey
Goals:
1. Obtain necessary amounts of sugar and honey for your storage.
2. Rotate these items by using them in your daily cooking. (Tip: Buy and
store honey in small containers)
August - Wheat
Goals:
1. Purchase quantities of wheat for storage and/or daily use.
2. Learn how to preserve your supply of wheat.
3. Use wheat as often as possible to get family accustomed to eating it.
September - Canning, Drying and
Preserving
Goals:
1. Add variety to your food storage by using the fresh produce that is
available to us now.
2. Can, dry and preserve different types of vegetables and fruits.
October - Beans and Legumes
Goals:
1. Obtain beans and legumes for storage Beans can add a lot of variety to
your food storage. Learn how to use them in everyday cooking. Beans are an
important staple in many diets. They are a rich source of B-complex vitamins,
iron and other minerals. There is no cholesterol in beans.
2. For longer storage life, keep beans in an airtight container in a cool
dry place. Tip: (DO NOT store beans directly on cement floor)
November - Oil and Shortening
Goals:
1. Obtain necessary quantities for your family. 20 lbs. of fat or
oil per person should be stored for one year. Fats supply concentrated energy
and are a source of fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E & K).
2. Store fats an oils in original sealed containers and keep in a cool
place.
3. Date containers and rotate. You should be able to store them for
approximately five years.
December - Fuel
Goals:
1. If possible, a reserve of fuel (coal, oil, wood, etc.) should be part
of the storage plan.
2. You need to have a least enough for cooking needs.
Various units are available.
