Stocking Your Hurricane Pantry (OT)

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i got this off another list some time ago. it never

hurts to be prepared for emergencies and disasters.

 

In addition to items on this list, medicines,

tolietries, bleach, charcoal for the grill & lighter

fluid, matches, manual can opener, face masks,

vitamins (like emergen-c), batteries, flashlights,

candles, noaa weather radio, latex gloves, sunscreen,

first aid kit, etc....

 

STOCKING YOUR HURRICANE PANTRY

 

Water. One gallon a day per person, more if you'll be

using it to make powdered milk.

 

Fresh fruit. When a storm is a few days away, buy

apples and oranges. They last a while and it is nice

to eat something fresh.

 

Boxed milk. Shelf-stable milk, including soy, is good

for cereal. Powdered milk.

 

Cereal. Vitamin-fortified cereal can be eaten dry or

with boxed or powdered milk. Instant oatmeal.

 

Canned vegetarian soups, chilis, vegetables, stews,

fruits, beans. In a pinch, they can be eaten cold but

can also be heated in a pot on the grill. Vegetable

broth and bouillon.

 

Beverages. Juice, power drinks, herbal teas, and

enhanced water offer an alternative to plain water.

 

Healthier snacks. Granola, granola bars, fruit

roll-ups, dried fruit, nuts and trail mix offer

nutrition plus have long shelf life.

 

Condiments - ketchup, hot sauce, mustard, relish, salt

and pepper - in individual packets.

 

Crackers.

 

Comfort food - chocolate, cookies, cakes, puddings.

 

Other foods to consider:

Peanut butter and nut butters

Individual applesauce and fruit cups

Boxed tofu

Rice cakes

Hard candies

Dehydrated food (from camping stores)

Meals Ready to Eat (from military surplus stores)