With the onset of cold weather and unstable power supply, preparing for possible blackouts becomes vital. Planning food supplies and storing them properly helps ensure comfort and safety for your family even without electricity.
First of all, it is worth organizing the storage of products correctly. Products with a short shelf life, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, should be consumed first. Cereals and vegetables are best stored in a dark and cool place. Ultra-pasteurized milk can be stored without a refrigerator for several weeks, so a few packages in reserve will be useful. Meat can be salted or canned, and fruits and cheese can be wrapped in paper and placed in a cool place. If you have a basement, you should move some of the products there for long-term storage.
Stockpiles of long-term storage products will help you survive a power outage without any problems. Such products include canned meat, fish, and vegetables of various types, dried fruits and nuts, honey, coffee and tea (instant is better), sweets, energy bars, beans and lentils, salted lard, oil and peanut butter, cod liver and olives, long-term fatty cheeses, powdered or condensed milk.
Particular attention should be paid to instant products. Buckwheat, vermicelli, bouillon cubes, muesli and oatmeal, freeze-dried dishes - they allow you to quickly prepare food even without electricity.
Cooking without electricity is also possible using a camping gas stove, a hot water thermos, or a car cigarette lighter-powered kettle. Some dishes, such as buckwheat, can be simply poured with hot water and left overnight, and salads, sandwiches, and pita breads with fillings can be prepared without using a stove.
In addition to food, it is important to have a supply of water, flashlights, candles, and extra batteries. In the cold season, insulate the room to keep warm.
By planning your supplies and following simple tips, you will ensure that you and your family are safe and comfortable even during long power outages.
