Disaster Meal Planning

I watched with horror and disbelief with the rest of the world on September 11, 2001 as the world we know came to an end. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victems of this tradgedy. Immediately I thought how could I get to my kids and then I realized it that my food stores were at a critical stage. It hit home how quickly a disaster can strike and how unprepared most of us are. Now you don't have to have an emergency of this magnitude to wish you had gone to the grocery store yesterday. An illness of your own or your children's can make you wish you had food or medicine in the house and did not have to run out for supplies. Even an unplanned late night out work could leave you longing for a can of tuna fish in the pantry. There are varying degrees of preparedness that each of us feel comfortable with. Of course as always you need to find your own, but this article will give you some things to think about and some sources to explore.

While we all require an emergency plan those with serious illness must be especially prepared. The Methodist Hospital offers Emergency Meal Planning Guide For Persons with Kidney Disease and Diabetes.

Water is crucial to survival. Have you ever thought how lucky you are to just turn on your tap and have safe drinking water? It?s one of those things most of us take for granted. The University of San Diego has published an Earthquake Survival Guide to read what they say about water Family Emergency Water This site also offers Family Emergency Food Supply .

I think that this can be completely overwhelming to try and get started. I know, many times I have thought about it and just be unable to get started. My friend Lynn always says just do something five minutes a day and pretty soon you will have a lot done. Here there is an opportunity to not only be prepared for a disaster but save money and time in your normal meal planning. First, you must decide what you are comfortable with and what you have room to store. Maybe you want to take this project on with a neighbor. Does one of you have more storage space and the other more time to shop? Then you need to know if you just want a store of a disaster or if you want to incorporate it into your normal meal routine. For example, maybe you just want some water, crackers and cans of tuna fish in the basement for emergencies. Decide what you need buy it, date it and forget about it. Hopefully until you need to throw it out and start fresh. Or maybe you want to just stock up on items you normally use and rotate them into your meals. Buying in bulk can save money and time. Some things to consider if you are going to buy in bulk. How much of an item you use and how long it lasts on the shelf. Also important, where are you going to store it. A great way to stock up is warehouse stores and sales.

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