"I heard the warnings, but ignored them..."

We just didn't expect it and didn't prepare for it. I thought, how could it happen here?" That is what one man told reporters in the aftermath of the hurricane that cut off a dozen small towns in Vermont from the outside world.



With roadways destroyed, no electricity or phone service, people are left on their own until food, water and medicine can be airlifted to them. The storm left thousands of people without electricity, spoiling what perishable food they may have had in now un-refrigerated refrigerators.

In Rochester, people could be seen from helicopters standing in line outside a grocery store. The town's restaurants and a supermarket were giving food away rather than let it spoil.

I also heard a news report that stated people are relying now on their vegetable gardens for food, harvesting what they can to eat. That's good if you happen to have a garden, but many households do not.

The point is Hurricane Irene illustrates perfectly why people need to store food reserves for emergencies. Not just any ole food but dehydrated whole meals packaged in oxygen proof, Mylar containers. Food preserved in this manner will last 15 years or longer and keep 92% of its nutritional value. Keeping this kind of food tucked away is every one's best insurance against unforeseen events like Hurricane Irene.

I understand why people do not store food reserves. They do not store food because losing access to food is beyond their comprehension. They do not store food because doing so acknowledges the reality of a very real danger and fear they'd rather not think about.

In the end, it will not be government that saves us from disasters, it will be ourselves. 



Freeze-Dried or Low-heat Dehydration?

In the video below, Steve Shenk, CEO/Founder of eFoods Global, discusses what you need to look for when buying food prepared for long-term storage. Although, he is talking here about eFoods Direct, the parent-company of eFoods Global, eFood Global packages the very same food. Only difference is eFoods Global uses mylar pouches instead of cans.

Storage space in your home is a consideration when buying foods for long-term storage. Dehydrated foods are shrunk down in size so you get more servings in each container.  Freeze dried foods retain their same size and shape as fresh food, so you would need several freeze dried cans to equal the same number of servings as in one can of dehydrated. Therefore freeze-dried foods require several times the storage space as dehydrated foods.

Storing dehydrated food packaged in mylar pouches offers greater convenience than dehydrated food stored in #10 cans. Mylar pouches are easier to transport (i.e. backpack), come in a size that makes 4 servings, and take up less space than cans. A whole month of food for four people can be easily stored in one cardboard box.

How to Buy 200 Pounds of Food for $25



Thinking outside of the box means not following the crowd. Living in this Internet age has made doing things your own way much easier. You just need desire and determination. By the way, if anyone knows the title to the song in the above video, please post it in the comment section below. Thanks!

P.S. We are looking for dehydrated sweet corn sold in large bulk mylar bags. If anyone knows a U.S. or Canadian source, please post the source in the comment section below..

For Those Living Under a Rock...

Without casting blame, it is vital that you understand what personal

hardships mean to you in terms of food, clothing and shelter. If you
do not want to become a statistic, you must take necessary steps
now to prepare yourself and family. Finger pointing will not put food
on the table, having stored food reserves will.

Over the years, much of the world has come to rely on technological

advancements to the point of dependency. Our nation's business
infrastructure with its delicate dance to deliver and meet our needs
when we want them is an example. We have become so dependent
on this delivery system, few people living in Canada and the U.S.A
could survive for more than a few days or a week without it.

Take food and water are instance. We are absolutely dependent on

this infrastructure to keep the flow of food and water coming to us.
That is what I want you to think about. Should disruption occur
(please pray it doesn't) in the flow of food and water, are you
prepared to deal with it? Are your friends? What would you do?