You can pretty much guess that they are worried about something whenever government officials start warning that everyone should have a survival kit that can last a person several days if not weeks in the event of a disaster.
The US government, on several web sites recommends a food supply that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
Even without the government chiming in, even if you are not a hardcore survivalist, it still makes sense to have at least a few weeks worth of food stockpiled, just in case of a prolonged weather event that affects power for any length of time.
What, though, should you have as a baseline in terms of survival foods?
On the next page, we cover the basics of survival foods you should include as a foundation for any larger stockpile.
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April Ciaciura-Sedgwick
I’ve always had the idea that these things will last a few years. But what if it’s longer then that? And stocking up on these can make you a target. Government has the right to take all food stock piles and weapon stock piles in times of crisis so hide well. And I recommend a good knowledge of wild edibles plants/mushrooms for when or if things run out.