January 28, 2008

Some tips about food storage

Tip of the month – Water!
You can live a lot longer without food than you can without water. So water is perhaps the most essential item in your food storage.

  • Store at Least 14 Gallons Per Person (a 2-Week Supply).

The recommended amount of water storage is a two- week supply, which is a minimum of 14 gallons per person. Seven gallons is for drinking (the average person needs at least 2 quarts of water per day), and seven gallons is for sanitary purposes. If you have dehydrated items in your food storage, you may wish to store additional water.



  • Water Containers: DO use

• Containers that are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed, non-toxic, non-corrodible, and tightly-sealed.


• Ideally, use a size container that you can carry when it's full of water.


• Good containers are 2-liter pop bottles, food-grade plastic buckets or drums (available at many emergency-supply stores).



  • DO NOT use

• Containers that are not intended for food -- they'll leach chemicals into your water.


• Plastic milk jugs (they will eventually leak).


More to come soon! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or success stories let us know!

3 comments:

Greg "n" Laura said...

Awesome idea, Rachel! Thanks for setting this up.
PS Did you invite Greg? His email is gregboycelake@yahoo.com

Emily said...

This looks great! Thanks for putting this up!

Anonymous said...

I think this will be a great idea! I'm happy we are all concerned about what we have been commanded to do!