Recommended emergency storage at home

Recommended emergency storage at home (for 7 days)

The body's water requirement is 28-35 ml per kilogram body weight.
The water requirement depends on age, the nature of work and activities, the state of health, the surrounding climate, increased sweating (hot weather, heavy physical activity) and increased salt intake

The food store recommended for adults:
- various kinds of canned food (canned fish, canned meat, mixed cans, canned legumes);
- dehydrated soups/powdered purees, flakes that are easy to prepare;
- Prepared pasta, vegetables, cereals or pulses, with meat, the product to be consumed heated or not heated;
- cereal product (crispbread, cookies with savory or a neutral flavor);
- carbohydrate rich product (sweet biscuits, caramel, canned fruits, dried fruits, halva, condensed milk).

The food store recommended for infants:
- breast milk substitute (follow-on milk powder), covering the daily milk intake of at least a healthy 6-month-old infant (1 liter per day)
- cereal products that are easy to prepare;
- powdered purees, flakes that are easy to prepare;
- Ready-made dishes with meat for infants, product to be consumed heated or unheated;
- A neutral-flavored cookie as an add-on cereal product with the main course;
- carbohydrate rich products (sweet biscuits, coffee cream, condensed milk, jelly), which do not contain preservatives and other unsuitable additives for infants;
- suitable water packaged in the required amount.

When purchasing food for the storage, follow the principles below:

The food must be safe and of good quality;
The food should be safely packaged;
When opened, the food should be suitable for consumption within one day;
The food should be stored at 0°... + 25°C, and the product must withstand temperatures of -30° .. + 40°C for a short time. The expected preservation conditions for food at room temperature are essential for ensuring food safety and for long-term preservation of the food product;
The shelf life of the food should be at least 6 months;
Preferred is dry food for home cooking. The food packaging could be durable enough, convenient to handle and maintain;
Choose the food your family normally eats.
Think about cooking without electricity and heating (kerosene stove)!

Sample emergency menu

Source:Ministry of Rural Affairs