Food and water storage

So here are the lists and happy gathering.....

Foods Suitable For Food Storage

START WITH A 1 MONTHS SUPPLY, THEN INCREASE TO THREE MONTHS AND SO ON TO ACHIEVE A YEARS SUPPLY. NEVER GET INTO DEBT THOUGH.

IDEAS: Storing foods in drums can cause problems as they will rust in the climate. You only need to store what you and your family will eat. The list is a guideline only

 Honey

Sugar
Wheat packed in dry ice in plastic buckets with sealable lids
Rice packed in dry ice in plastic buckets with sealable lids. Freezing a bag for 24 hours before storing does away with dry ice. Same for any grains.
Pasta packed in containers in their original packets
Peas, Legumes, Lentils and other types packed in separate airtight plastic bags. Some of these can be sprouted providing fresh, nutritious food
Various Nuts
Tinned butter
Milk – Long Life or Dehydrated
Tinned Vegetables
Tinned Fruit
Dried Fruit
Jellies
Baked Beans
Jam
Tomato Paste
Fruit Juices
Sauces
Snacks
Flour packed in airtight plastic buckets
Herbs and Spices
Bleach
Washing Pdrs
Toiletries
Toilet Paper
Vegetable Seeds

There are other foods and various necessary items no doubt, store what is suitable for each individual or family

Water - 2 litres per person per day. Will store in 2 litre containers, 40 litre containers and any other similar means. 1 Teaspoon Bleach per 2 litres for emergency cleaning of water. Purification Tablets - Available from Chemists or Army Surplus Stores

Purification Tablets are a necessity in storehouse. If in doubt to the quality of the water, boil it first.

ONE FOR THE MONEY

By Elder Mervin J Ashton. Available in the Church library

He states: ‘The winds and waves will periodically interfere with our chosen course, even in financial matters; but the laws of the gospel can bring us back on course and guide us to peaceful waters.’

SO BE PREPARED TO THE BEST OF YOUR FINANCIAL ABILITY

IT IS A FAMILY AFFAIR!

1) Teach family members early the importance of working and earning

2) Teach children to make money decisions in keeping with their capacities to                comprehend

3) Teach each family member to contribute to the total family welfare

4) Teach family members that paying financial obligations promptly is part of integrity and honesty development

What to do!

1) Pay an honest tithing

2) Learn to manage money before it manages you

3) Learn self-discipline and self-restraint in money matters

4) Use a budget - learn about budgeting

5) Appropriately involve yourself in food storage and emergency preparedness program

 

LONG-TERM STORAGE ITEMS

Food                                                                Shelf-life estimate in years

Wheat                                                             30+

White Rice                                                      30+

Corn                                                                30+

Pinto Beans                                                     30

Dried Apple Slices                                         30

Macaroni                                                        30

Rolled Oats                                                     30

Potato Flakes                                                  30

Powdered Milk                                               20

 

These will last these years if properly packaged and stored around 24°C

 

There you are readers!