7 Tips for Building an Emergency Food Supply

Many of us are paralyzed by the job of planning for an emergency. It’s hard to plan for the unknown.

But stocking emergency food and supplies is like buying insurance: Your household may never face a devastating natural disaster or pandemic — but if it does, and you are unable to get to a store, knowing what to stock up on for emergencies may prove priceless.

So, if you have been procrastinating, it’s time to get on it. Following are some pointers to help you jump-start the process of building an emergency stockpile storage for your home.

If you’re getting ready for a possible evacuation, also check out “How to Prepare for an Emergency in 10 Steps.”

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