| Often, emergency supply lists can be | | | | but nutritious and full of protein. Beef sticks. |
| overwhelming. All that stuff to assemble. Good | | | | Pretty much the same as Jerky, just as easy to |
| news for your food and water supplies. You do | | | | carry. |
| not have to create a five course meal on your | | | | Dried fruit. Very tasty the kids will love it. A box |
| BBQ after a disaster. | | | | of crackers, unsalted. A box of powdered orange |
| Think simple - Easy to buy - Easy to store - Easy | | | | juice. |
| to carry - Easy to eat. | | | | These food items require no cooking and they |
| At least in part, depending on the type of disaster | | | | are easy to carry and easy to eat. Additionally, |
| and length of time you are on your own, you can | | | | you will reduce items such as drinking cups, plates, |
| reduce the food preparation hassle and problems | | | | eating utensils, heating or cooking tools from your |
| of transporting some food supplies; at least for | | | | supplies. Keep in mind these are suggestions, you |
| the first day or two. | | | | will want to tailor your needs to your family. |
| Water supply: Two cases of 35 half liter plastic | | | | Of course it would be good to have a hot cup of |
| bottles of water. One case is about 5 gal., enough | | | | coffee or a hot can of stew cooking on your |
| for five people for one day. These bottles are | | | | BBQ, however, for the short time you will be |
| small enough to carry easily by individuals in 1 to 4 | | | | more interested in surviving, not comfort. I do not |
| bottle loads. No need for drinking cups. The water | | | | recommend this diet for long, but for a day or |
| is free from contamination. | | | | two, it will keep you alive and well, infants are not |
| Food supplies: Nutrition bars. A 12 pack is good for | | | | included in this diet. |
| three people for one day. Beef Jerky. A little salty | | | | |