Oct 08 2008
Waiting for Congress to Declare an Economic Collapse?
Or Long Term Food Storage
Don’t. After all, don’t we already see the writing on the wall. Congress and the President will tell you we’ve had a complete economic collapse the day after it happens. We’ve already had a Technicolor preview these last couple of weeks. Prepare now. There will be nothing lost and there could be a lot gained through your preplanning.
We’ve already seen how food can rise quickly when fuel for trucks suddenly shot to the sky. What will happen the day after the President and Congress announce we are in a full depression. Stocks will plummet. They may crash to ground level. Many trucking lines may cease to exist overnight making food in the grocery stores sparse and priced beyond our reach. Not to mention, what is in the grocery store will disappear fast.
What should you be purchasing for long food storage. The first rule is, don’t purchase anything you wouldn’t use anyway. I mean, don’t by a case of canned asparagus if you don’t like it, just because it’s a good deal.
Protein is important to our health. If you are not a vegetarian, it might be a good idea to learn what combined food items make a complete protein. It would make sense that meat may be difficult and extremely expensive in bad economical times. You might purchase the following for storage:
* Canned Tuna
* Spam, if you like it
If you are in an area, and have space, consider getting a rooster and several hens. Store seed in sealed garbage cans, so nothing can get into them. Learn how to raise them so you can allow some eggs to become fertilized. This will put a constant source of protein via eggs and chicken on your table.
Other foods that keep for a long time are:
* Canned goods (including soups and stews)
* Dried beans, peas and lentils
* Pasta, rice, dehydrated potatoes
* Bottled water
* Cooking oil
* Powdered milk
* Diapers if you have a baby
* Pet food if you have pets
* Flour, yeast, salt
* Peanut butter
* Nuts
* Oatmeal
* Bleach
* Paper plates, plastic utensils
Make sure anything not in a sealed can is kept in a tightly closed plastic container.
Things like toilet paper, soap, shampoo and other toiletries will be nonexistent. Duct tape, candles, matches, wood (if you have a wood stove or fireplace) are all needed items. Wine or liquor are good to have on hand for bartering.
A final word. Stock up on baking soda. Besides working as a rising agent it can be used in place of toothpaste, deodorant and other cleaning products.
