There are a lot of great resources out there for building up an emergency food and water supply. If you haven’t already built up your food and water reserves, it’s very simple to do, and most of the foods you’ll buy for emergency purposes has a very long shelf life-some even staying fresh over 10 years.
How much water will you need? The average active person drinks one-third of a gallon of water each day. For both staying hydrated and for hygiene, the average person needs nearly a gallon of water a day.
That means you’ll need 1 gallon for every three days and 10 gallons for a month per person. Since going without water for three days results in death, start by buying a few extra gallons the next time you buy groceries. Store the water in a cool, dry place and within weeks you should have enough water stored for a 7-day supply of drinking water. Build up from that point keeping storage and usage in mind.
As far as food goes, purchasing in bulk works well since you’ll be storing your food. You can order a food storage kit that feeds one adult for 30 days, or you can build your own kits using quality storage containers and food safe bags.
There are many different types of food you can add to your food storage so diversify! If you ever have to rely on your food for an extended period of time, you’ll want to make sure you receive the proper nutrients, and eat foods that you enjoy.