Whatever kind of emergency you want to be prepared for, you will need to have long term food storage to deal with it. This little handout gives you the basics you need to know for preparing for long term food storage for any kind of reason.

There are three basic kinds of food we should store for long-term disasters: protein, starches, and fruits and vegetables. Well, four, if you included fats. Everyone knows that meat is a good protein source. Fish is also good, and some people argue that it's healthier. But meat and fish can be expensive to store. Beans and grains are a great source for protein and should be added for starch plus of course your basic fruit and vegetables.

This little guide will give you some basics on what to store, and the best methods to consider for storing. It also has links to YouTube postings that will show you just how to do it, so no guesswork there. All in all, a great little guide for anyone thinking about setting up long term food storage but not sure what to do to start it.