According to USA Today, “tornado season is about the roar after a slow start.” Whether you are a single person or a family unit, having an emergency food supply to ensure you have nutritious food to eat during a disaster situation is imperative.
At-home dehydrated foods can be a lifesaver during a circumstance when refrigerated or frozen food might not be an option. There are numerous advantages of keeping dehydrated foods on hand during a crisis situation (and stocking up in advance) including:
Better for you: While store-bought canned and jarred foods will suffice in an emergency, they are often high in salt and preservatives. A far more nutritious way to feed yourself and your family in a disaster situation is with dehydrated meals. Potatoes, beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, squash, carrots, eggplant and more can be dehydrated and then rehydrated to create a nutritious meal.
Easy prep: All you need is water, a pot, and gas grill or stove to heat the water and hydrate the food. Soup mixes, for example, can be measured and portioned in advance.
Just add water: In case a natural disaster strikes with little or no notice, having bottled water on hand will ensure you will be able to drink clean water and cook. You can create a nutritious dehydrated meal with just two cups of water per one cup of dehydrated food. If the situation is more extreme and heating water is not an option, dehydrated foods can be consumed dry.
Minimal storage space: Depending upon the situation, you may not have much storage space for dried or canned goods. Storage space required for dehydrated food is much less than canned goods. This can be especially beneficial if you need to evacuate a location. Carrying dehydrated foods is much easier than heavy cans or jars.
Long storage time: Whether a storm strikes next week, next year, or in five years, many dehydrated foods have a shelf life of about seven years.
Source: 5W Public Relations