Continuing on with our disaster prep basics series; I am always amazed that when big storms are on their way, people rush to the grocery store. Not amazed by the rush per se, but by the items purchased. The shelves always seem to be empty of bread, eggs and milk. I don’t quite get that. Do people think, “Man there’s a big storm coming! I’d better make some french toast?” Perhaps it’s just a regional thing. Can someone explain to me why in the preparation of a major storm we, as a people, stock up on perishable items for emergency food? Hopefully, you don’t loose any power, but if you do, what good are eggs going to do you and how long will those five loaves of bread last before they get moldy? Instead, we’re going to discuss a couple basic tips on emergency food that FEMA and the Red Cross suggest in preparation for storms. Read More