Long Term Food Storage - How It Could Save Your Life

Worried about hyperinflation? Or food shortages? What about long term unemployment?

Unfortunately, in the world today, you're right to be concerned. These things are very really possibilities - which is why many are buying long term food storage (food that can last you 3 months to 1 year).

One of the things we take for granted in North Amercia is our easy access to food and water. We have become very dependant on our current food supply chain system.

But did you know that our current food supply chain in North America is only good for about 3 days?

Here are some situations where having food stored away could benefit you or even save your life.

1. Disruption of the Food Supply Chain:
   
   Our current food supply chain in North America is only good for about 3 days. This means if there are any fuel shortages, transportation strikes, weather related delays, or the like for more than 3 days, we will be out of food.
   
   
   

2. Long term Unemployment:
   
   In these economically unsound times, long term food storage can help get you and your family through a long term unemployment.

   Consider the "Great Depression", where hundreds if not thousands of people waited in line for food provided by the charity of others. Consider what would happen if you lost your job and couldn't find one for months.

   At least with some long term foods stored away you will be able to eat, reduce the burden on your existing financial resources and hopefully find work before long.
   
   
   

3. Food Inflation or Hyperinflation:
   
   With every round of "quantitative easing" (a.k.a money printing) your dollar buys less and less food - meaning food prices rise.
   
   

   You don't have to be a genius to notice that staples like bread, coffee and meat have gone up lately - and that's when everything is relatively calm.
   
   

   Many people are concerned that this massive government money printing will lead to elevated food prices (it's already happening) and even hyperinflation. This means that many people in North America may not be able to afford food - or afford enough food.
   
   

   Storing up food long term (especially freeze dried food with a 25 year shelf life) can save you from possible food inflation or hyperinflation.




4. Natural Disasters:
   
   We're seeing the increase and severity of natural disasters around the globe. Many people who live in areas that regularly see hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, snow storms, droughts, know how important it is to have food stored away.

   In areas where the damage is wide spread, it may take weeks if not months before some level of 'normalcy' are restored and you can get access to food again.
   
   
   

5. Power Outages:
   
   As an urbanite, we've become accustomed to having power whenever we need it. But what about those times we've had blackouts?

   Your electric oven won't work, your microwave doesn't work. So having something decent to eat isn't much of an option. This is where your long term food storage comes in. With many of the freeze dried foods, all you need to do is add water.
   
   
   

6. National Emergencies:
   
   When we see acts of terrorism or civil unrest, many things get disrupted. Grocery stores and restaurants are closed (or are being looted), and government agencies advise us to stay in our homes.

   When you have some long term food storage, you won't need to go out into the chaos and leave your family at home while you go looking (or fighting) for food.

These are just a few of the reasons to consider storing food long term. Think of it this way - it's like your own personal insurance policy - a way to protect yourself and your family in case of most emergencies.

Where To Buy:

You can buy long term food storage packages online at a discount. I personally like Nitropak because they offer mostly Mountain House freeze dried foods (which tastes better and last 25+ years) and Free Shipping to your home.

The most popular package is their Platinum Food Reserve which can feed a family of 4 for 3 months or 1 person for 1 year.

But you can find other long term food storage options here as well.

You can also build up your own storage but it will cost you more and you have to rotate your food out so it doesn't go bad.

No matter what you choose to do, realize that you can't store up food once the disaster hits. Try to prepare beforehand so you can protect yourself and your family.

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