As one of the most popular storage items, and probably one of the most tasty and versatile supplies, rice is a common storage staple. You can make so many different meals with rice and it has a high nutritional value so you can eat it with confidence. Brown rice is better for you than white rice, which tends to be high in starch.
Don’t forget baking items such as flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, cooking oil and spices etc, which are significant to have in your storage.
How to Store your Food Properly
All food contains bacteria and mold spores, and most food contains insect eggs. Given the right environment, these microorganisms will start to grow and destroy the food. The main conditions that can cause insects and microorganisms to grow are moisture and heat.
If products are not properly packaged, they can absorb moisture out of the air. When the moisture reaches a level of 12% to 18%, product breakdown will accelerate. Make sure to store food in a dry place.
Heat is also a major cause of deterioration in food quality. Store all products away from heat ducts, clothes dryers, sunlight, chimneys and other sources of heat.
In addition to food and water, fuel and clothing are important to storage essentials.
By making reasonable preparations, individuals and families can minimize the difficulties that follow emergencies such as fires, floods, and earthquakes. To prepare, develop a plan of action for each type of emergency and store needed supplies. The following items could be helpful in an emergency:
Matches, candles, lanterns, flashlights, and battery-operated lighting equipment
A battery-operated radio
Knives, a hatchet, a shovel, and other tools
Medicine, blankets, and a first-aid kit
Mess kits or paper cups, paper plates, and plastic utensils
A manual can opener
Wheat grinder
Plastic garbage bags and a plastic bucket
Soap, tooth brushes, toothpaste, and supplies for dentures and contact lenses
Baby items like diapers, wipes, rash ointment, bottles etc.