That would be enough for my family for 14 days, so the list does a good job of ensuring my family would not starve. If I average the calories of my high-calorie canned goods, then multiply it by 410, I get 137,186 calories (334 calories/can). It’s great from a simple-messaging standpoint.īased on the calendar, a family of five would buy 410 cans of food over the 24-week period. Cans of non-perishables are listed as the only purchase suggestions for food. The City of Salem has a 24-week disaster preparedness calendar. Plan for more than a single food choice per meal.Add high-calorie snacks to eat in between meals.Buy more packages of food per meal than what the serving size suggests.There are several things you can do to increase the calorie count in a situation like this… which is why planning your meals out is so important. When you choose foods, pay attention to calorie count-not serving size! There aren’t any recognized guidelines for what constitutes a serving size. So would those I’m planning meals for… like my kids. 6,400 is my minimum need if I’m INACTIVE! My need as an active mom with three kids trying to survive the aftermath of a major disaster would be between 7,800 and 9,000 calories. However, if these were my planned meals & serving sizes after an emergency, I would eat a total of 2,915 calories over the 4 days. On the surface, these look like decent plans. My daily calorie needs are 2,250 (Active, 5’6”, 128lbs). The column on the right shows calorie intake if one ONLY plans to eat the suggested SERVING SIZE.
#CASCADEA FOOD FULL#
Rather than just going out and buying food, I recommend planning one FULL MEAL or one day of meals at a time.īut be careful. Remember to prepare for the more vulnerable people in your life. If you plan well… you might even have some extra coffee to brew.Good food brings comfort and lowers stress.You’ll have the energy necessary to do whatever needs to be done.Will it be the types of food you like? Planning in advance gives you control over the outcome!īenefits of having enough food you actually like to eat If you are lucky enough to find some, will it be the types of food you can eat? Allergies or other food sensitivities may come into play. You risk, seriously, not having enough food. The foods you buy can be items you actually like! If you don’t plan ahead, you are basically hoping others will have enough to feed you. Being asked to plan out an additional two weeks of emergency meals may feel like a headache waiting to happen… however, if you slowly work toward making it a reality, when the time comes, not only will you be able to breathe a little easier knowing you and your loved ones have food, your meals will already be planned out! Work now. Planning meals during a normal week takes work. This too is great advice for everyday living, but when it comes to buying your emergency food, you need to plan for enough calories! Buy more! The CDC has great information about cutting calories and eating healthy. While this is great advice for everyday living, shopping for most emergency foods requires you to do the opposite!
The Mayo Clinic suggests shopping the parameter of the grocery store rather than the center aisles. Reasons to enjoy emergency food preparedness Get Processed Food The photo to the right is my 3-year-old Lab-mix, Bear. Remember to store extra food for your pets! Great pet preparedness resources are available through the American Red Cross,, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, and the Oregon Humane Society.
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