How To Survive Doomsday Part 1

FOOD:

     This is quite possibly the easiest concept to grasp for any prepper. Food is needed to live. The main problem you will have is there will be no supermarkets, food will no longer come on a shelf.
     In the long term, you will need to know how to grow and how to catch your own food. In the first few months of any doomsday even you are going to want to stay hidden, maybe even a few years.
     In the event of a doomsday event being predicted, local supermarkets will be wiped out in minutes. So, you need to prepare now. You should aim for a minimum of a year's supply of food for yourself and your family. Ideally, two years is better.
     This will take considerable thought as to how much food you would actually need for an entire year. Sit down and work out the numbers on paper for your own particular situation. Also keep in mind that you clearly can't store fresh food or frozen food for that matter. It is far easier to store dry and canned food.
     The obvious starting points are carbohydrates. Grains and pastas will become the bulk of your food supply. Keep the goods in the bags they are purchased in, they will last far longer than if the package is opened up and exposed to the air. NEVER store any food on the floor at all.
     You can find five gallon food grade buckets and mylar bags for your grains and pastas to be put in and sealed with an oxygen absorber inside. Sometimes you can find these buckets for free from bakeries and other places. Just make sure no chemicals have been in them. You can also buy them for a few dollars from Lowe's or other home improvement stores.
     Next look at canned goods. It lasts for years and still tastes good when you open it. Think about your nutritional needs. You will need protein, fats and vitamins and minerals.
     Meat, fish, fruits and veggies can all be supplied by canned goods.
     After carbs and canned goods there are extras to think about. You will need a wide variety of sauces, condiments and spices. Also, you need to think about instant coffee, hot chocolate, tea bags and powdered milk. Soups are another excellent choice, they are filling and easy to cook.
     You may also consider stocking a range of dried fruits and nuts. You will also need to store sugar, flour and dried herbs.
     Also make sure that you have several can openers (at least 10) and make sure they are all different models. They will get blunt quickly. It never hurts to be prepared.