Personal and Family Preparedness: Food Storage

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Personal and Family PreparednessFood Storage

Renee.Aldrich_at_redcross.org
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Do you have a Go Kit ready and up to date in
your home for your family and pets in case of
emergency?

• A. Yes
• B. Yes, but I havent looked at it in years.
• C. No
• A. 3 points
• B. 2 points
• C. 1 point

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Family Home Storage

• ..prepare for adversity in life by having a
  basic supply of food and water and some money in
  savings.
• "We ask that you be wise as you store food and
  water and build your savings. Do not go to
  extremes it is not prudent, for example, to go
  into debt to establish your food storage all at
  once. With careful planning, you can, over time,
  establish a home storage supply and a financial
  reserve."Thomas S Monson
• All is Safely Gathered In Home Storage

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Responsibility

• The church (or government) cannot be expected to
  provide for every one of its millions of members
  in case of public or personal disaster. It is
  therefore necessary that each home and family do
  what they can do to assume the responsibility for
  their own hour of need. James E Faust May 1986
• Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of
  life, not a sudden, spectacular program.
  Spencer W. Kimball, 1976

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Why Do We Need to Prepare and Store for
Emergencies?

• Teach Self Reliance to our Families
• Right Thing to Do
• Confidence in current conditions in the
  world/country?

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Families-Teaching Self Reliance

• Pass on family knowledge of gardening, preserving
  food, and do-it-yourself home repair.
• Quality Family Time, Memories, Teaching Talking
  Time

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We Had Fun We All Learned
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I am ready to Shelter in Place.

• B. I have a months supply of meds, paper goods,
  and hygiene items.

• A. I have a 3 month supply of meds, paper goods,
  and hygiene items.

• C. I am almost out of toilet paper and need to
  get toothpaste too.

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The Right Thing to Do

• Obey the advise given to you from
• Red Cross http//www.redcross.org/
• FEMA http//www.ready.gov/
• Church Organizations
• http//www.lds.org/media-library/video/2013-01-000
  1-family-home-storage-meet-jean?categorywelfare
  Video about Food Storage from the LDS church.

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Financial

• Bulk buying saves money, time, gas
• From Scratch! Cheaper and Better.
• Not all home produced items are cheaper, but the
  ability and knowledge is invaluable.
• Tight budget times
• Pre-prepared meals are expensive. (Home canned
  chicken is 4-5 times cheaper than store bought)

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We have a plan for emergencies, fire drills,
communication, and location of members.

• A. Yes, we talk about them yearly and practice.
• B. We sort of have a plan, not written, just
  talked about.
• C. We are going to fly by the seat of our pants
  and have an adventure!

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Why We dont Prepare

• Task seems overwhelming
• Dont Feel the Need, are Comfortable
• Space
• Time
• Food allergies
• Worried about Sharing

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The Calm Before the Storm

• The ark wasnt built during the rains.
• Prepare during times of relative peace and
  prosperity.
• Taylor your food storage
• for your family.

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Store KnowledgeAlways Be Willing to Learn

• Learn how to
• Garden
• Bake
• Can
• Freeze
• Shop wisely

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We have a 3 month supply of food in the house.
We rotate it too.

• A. Yes, we also garden, and preserve our own
  food.
• B. We have a 2 or 3 week supply. I buy stuff on
  sale.
• C. We shop when we get paid. We eat out a lot. I
  have a Sonic mint in my car.

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Common Sense Food Storage

• Three-Month Supply
• Build a small supply of food that is part of your
  normal, daily diet. One way to do this is to
  purchase a few extra items each week to build a
  one-week supply of food. Then you can gradually
  increase your supply until it is sufficient for
  three months. These items should be rotated
  regularly to avoid spoilage.

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Recommended LONG TERM Food Storage
Long Term Foods

• Rotate Short Term Items
• Pass on Storage as Children Leave the Home

• Wheat 30 years
• White rice 30
• Corn 30
• Sugar 30
• Pinto beans 30
• Apple slices 30  
• Macaroni 30
• Rolled oats 30 
• Potato flakes 30 
• Powdered milk 20 
• Carrots 20

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Not Long Term Storage

• Barley, pearled
• Eggs, dried
• Flour, whole wheat
• Grains, whole milled
• Granola
• Meat, dried (such as jerky)
• Nuts
• Rice, brown
• Sugar, brown
• Vegetables and fruits, dehydrated (unless dry
  enough, inside and out, to snap when bent)
  Commercial Ok

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BaBy Steps

• 10 for 10 Weeks
• Plan 9, Water, Food, Clothes, Meds, Flashlight,
  Canopener, Radio, Hygiene, First Aid.
• Comp Shopping
• Bulk Buying

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We have 14 gallons of water stored per person.
(That is 2 weeks worth)

• A. Yes, it is stored in a cool dry dark place. In
  non breathable containers.
• B. We have some stored in milk containers in the
  house.
• C. We will be among the heard of crazies at
  Walmart grabbing for bottled water.

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Storage Solutions
CANS
PETE Plastic
Buckets
Pouches
Jars
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Storage Conditions

• Temperature Store products at a temperature of
  75F/24C or lower whenever possible. If storage
  temperatures are higher, rotate products as
  needed to maintain quality.
• Moisture Keep storage areas dry. It is best to
  keep containers off of the floor to allow for air
  circulation.
• Light Protect cooking oil and products stored in
  PETE bottles from light.
• Insects and rodents Protect products stored in
  foil pouches and PETE bottles from rodent and
  insect damage.

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Storage Conditions

• Bread made with 20 year-old wheat
• Stored in garage (left)
• In a cool basement (right).

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I have a summer and winter car kit. Regular oil
changes and tire checks are done.

• A. Yes. I have used the jumper cables in the kit
  in the car to help start a stranded car. We
  needed the extra hat and gloves once when we got
  stuck in the snow. I keep the gas in the car
  above ¼ full.

• B. I do have a tool kit in the car.
• C. I am running on fumes, my tires are in bad
  shape, my cell phone is just about dead, and I
  hope someone will help me if I am in trouble.

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My Storage

• T system/ built on 8 wall in basement
• Store bought cans rotate down
• Home canned food on bottom shelves
• Short term food also held here

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Another View of T System
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My Storage

• Stainless steel racks for long term storage.
• Soda bottle crates for water
• Stainless steel rack for soda bottle storage
• Jars in Rubbermaids

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Water Storage
Feminine Hygiene Plastic ware/Cups Paper
Plates/Bowls Napkins Paper Towels Toilet Paper
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Fuels

• Propane tanks for turkey fryers and camp stoves
• Kerosene for heaters and lamps
• Wood for fireplace
• Charcoal for outdoor grills
• White gas for outdoor camp stove

Charcoal Lighter Fluid Matches Lighters
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Other Storage
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I have full coverage insurance on my car, home,
and life.

• A. Yes I do. I even have replacement coverage.
• B. I have enough insurance to cover my car and
  home. Bare minimum.

• C. I am a renter, I dont need it. Or I paid off
  my house, not required to carry it.

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Emergency Cooking
Safety First

• Pressure Cooker Jars/ Power failure for
  freezer,
• Kerosene Heaters, some cook on top
• Camp stoves OUTSIDE
• Turkey Fryer OUTSIDE
• Dutch Oven
• Outdoor Grill OUTSIDE
• Keep 100 jars on hand if you have freezer meat.

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Pop Bottle Storage

• You need, pop bottles, electrical tape and oxy
  absorbers.
• http//www.bing.com/search?qoxygenabsorberssrc
  IE-SearchBoxFormIE8SRC
• DONT FORGET THE KITTY

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HOME PRODUCTION

• The G word
• Truck farms
• Dehydrate
• Freeze
• Water Bath Canning
• Pressure Canning
• Smoking
• Raising Animals for meat
• Wild Game
• Food Saver Vacuum Sys

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Food Storage Buddies

• This is my food storage buddy, Carol
• We have canned chili beans, navy beans, chicken,
  pork, chicken stock, beef, asparagus and
  tomatoes. We froze corn too!
• Food Storage is fun and much easier with
• MY BUDDY CAROL

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Canning

• LEFT-Water bath Canning
• High Acid Food- fruits, tomatoes, pickled veggies
• RIGHT-Pressure Canning
• Low Acid Food- meat, veggies, soups

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Pandemic Flu Preparedness

• Flu Terms Defined
• Seasonal (or common) flu is a respiratory illness
  that can be transmitted person to person. Most
  people have some immunity, and a vaccine is
  available.
• Avian (or bird) flu (AI) is caused by influenza
  viruses that occur naturally among wild birds.
  Low pathogenic AI is common in birds and causes
  few problems. Highly pathogenic H5N1 is deadly to
  domestic fowl, can be transmitted from birds to
  humans, and is deadly to humans. There is
  virtually no human immunity and human vaccine
  availability is very limited.
• Pandemic flu is virulent human flu that causes a
  global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness.
  Because there is little natural immunity, the
  disease can spread easily from person to person.
  Currently, there is no pandemic flu.

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Impact of a Pandemic Flu
Flu Kit
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Local Resources

• LDS/Mormon Friends
• KSU Extension
• Local Truck Farms
• Cattle Farmers
• Grain Elevators
• Walmart has wheat
• Coops
• YOURSELF grow something

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Internet Sources for Food Storage

• LDS http//www.lds.org/topics/food-storage
• KSU http//search.ksre.ksu.edu/index.htm?qtfood
  storagesitehttp3A2F2Fwww.ksre.k-state.edu2Fp
  .aspx3Ftabid3D23
• Baby Steps http//foodstoragemadeeasy.net/
• Canning http//www.homecanning.com/
• http//www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/canning.a
  spxaxzz2fk9aCwJC
• Canning, Freezing and Dehydrating I recommend
  getting a Ball Blue Book.
• http//www.recipes-pro.com/lp1/index.php?kball20
  home20canning20recipes

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Thanks to

• Devan for inviting me to do this!
• You
• Any Questions?
• Renee.Aldrich_at_redcross.org
• 21-18 Good Job! I am preaching to the choir.
• 18-15 Glad you are here. Doing well. Keep going.
• 15-10 Well. .. You have a way to go, but it wont
  take you long to catch up.
• 10-7 Yikes. I think we will be taking care of you
  in an emergency. No you cant come to my house!