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When you are faced with an emergency, make sure you have the following items with you. These items will help you through a dire situation until it is resolved.

1. Non-Perishable Foods:

These are items that do not waste or decay. They also last a long time, in case of emergencies. The foods may include canned good items, pasta, sugar, flour, and spices. Dried goods also are helpful and needed.

2. Water:

You need to be kept hydrated at all times. Without water, you may not make it through the emergency past 3 days. Any fluids could work, but water is the most important.

3. First Aid Kit:

This is also important to have when faced with an emergency. You may need it to prevent infects and scuts that may cause infections. Every home should have at least the basics from the First Aid kit.

4. Swiss Army Kit/Can Opener:

You will need to have one of the following in order to open some of the food items you have prepared. You may not be able to utilize the Non-Perishable items without this item.

5. Candles:

These are important in case there is a blackout, like the one we experienced in 2003 in North America. You may need candles to see where you are going. Otherwise, you may find yourself in the dark until the lights are back on.

People wonder what food lasts longer. Which items do not have an expiry date within 2-3 week? This article examines 10 food items which are non-perishable and will last for a long time, or at least through an emergency.

1. Canned Items:

- Canned Chicken, Beef, Ham (Spam)

- Canned vegetables that are preserved

- Canned fruit that is preserved in its own juice

- Canned soups-can be a meal of itself

- Canned Tuna and other fish (check expiry date)

2. Grains

- Pasta

- Rice

- Oatmeal

- Granolas

- Pretzels

3. Dried Fruits:

- Mangoes

- Cherries

- Pineapples

- Figs

4. Spreads:

- Peanut Butter

5. Drinks:

- Spring Water

- Sparkling Water

It can be morbid to think about, but in the event of a disaster most households only have enough food for two to three days of survival. Remember, in the event of a real disaster, there is no electricity and all the food in your fridge will go bad very quickly. If faced with that prospect, could you live off the food in your pantry for a day? 3 days? A week? In addition, do you have water to sustain you in case you are cut off from a fresh, clean supply? These are questions you need to start thinking about as you begin to prepare a food-storage plan in case of a disaster.

Trying to fill your basement or attic with enough food and water to sustain your for a month can seem like a big project—not to mention expensive—but if you can break down your needs into small chunks you can attack it little by little, each week, until you have the supplies you need. To make it easier, here are 10 major areas that you need to concentrate on to prepare a functional and useful emergency food storage.

1. Water

Plan on 1 gallon per person, per day at a minimum. However, to be more comfortable, you might want to plan on 3-5 gallons per person per day.

2. Canned vegetables and meats

Tomatoes, veggies, tuna, and other canned foods are cheaper than spagettti-o’s and canned soups and generally have more nutrients—and don’t forget the can opener!

3. Rice

Rice is great because it’s cheap; it stores forever, and takes up very little space. Plus it’s packed full of vitamins and can add needed substance to any meal.

4. Dry beans

Like rice, if stored correctly, they can last a long time and they are packed with lots of good nutrients like protein and fiber.

5. Pasta and ramen

Again, cheap and easy to prepare, pasta provides lots of sustenance and is full of energy-storing carbohydrates.