In light of all the natural disasters happening lately (it does seem like they’re happening with more frequency the past couple years) and with the ever present threat of terrorism or illness pandemics, it’s not any surprise why we’re hearing myriad agencies suggest we get at least a 72-hour emergency kit ready, complete with at least a 3 day supply of food.
Well, when you get right down to it, I imagine most people already have at least 3 days worth of food in their kitchen at most any time – at least enough to get by for 3 days, if not a full-fledged, multi-course meal.
Reality is you can go several days without food. But not without water. So, before you go spending money on a special survival food kit for the home, question whether or not you typically have enough food to last three days on hand.
However, it would be good practice to always keep a few gallons of clean drinking water on hand in case your local water supply is compromised.
You may not find it necessary after all to have a 72-hour emergency food ration at home, but do consider keeping an emergency kit in your vehicles, in case you are unable to return home for a few days. Keep some food, water, blankets and a first aid kit in each vehicle.