Store It Foods

There are many reasons that you might want to establish some sort of a food storage program in your home.  One of the prime reasons behind long term food storage, of course, is to be prepared for an emergency.

Emergencies, however, are often accompanied by power failure.  Should that happen, and should that power failure be of long duration, the foods that you will likely want to use first would be those contained within the refrigerator or freezer. 

No Power = No Freezer = Food Spoilage

Unfortunately, no power can also equal no stove.  So what do you do then?  You probably do not want to eat those steaks raw.  Uncooked chicken is not likely to be too palatable, and is certainly not the safest way to consume it.

This is likely where you want to have access to a barbecue or table top grill of some kind.  If electrical elements will not work, then an alternate fuel source suddenly becomes a necessity, and an alternate fuel source is to be found in propane or charcoal fueled barbecues, or butane powered grills. 

Do take precautions.  In inclement weather, especially if you are experiencing the frigid temperatures of winter, it might be tempting to do that cooking indoors.  That, however, is not really a good idea.  Dangerous fumes can be generated that are quickly dissipated outside, but are likely to accumulate inside, especially in the modern air-tight home.

It may also be advisable to do a little experimenting with that camp stove or barbecue.  Before the need really arises, become familiar with the best flame levels, cooking times, and so on.  By doing so, when an emergency really does arise, you are prepared in that regard as well.

It’s all part of emergency preparedness.