The American Red Cross brochure suggests a 3-day supply of items that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no additional water. Do I need to mention no glass containers? Include a selection of the following in your Home Emergency Kit:
* Canned juices, milk, soup
* Gatorade
* Comfort foods: instant coffee, tea bags, soda
* Formula or liquid supplements, if needed.
* Can opener or puncher for the above. Pick one up while you're at the store.
* Sterno, if you want to heat any of the above. Plus lighter, or matches in waterproof container.
You won't need to date these items. But you will consume them all in 6 months when you restock, so be sure to purchase what you and the family like to drink.
From Week 3 on, print and keep a copy of the "Ten Steps" for the days you rotate your home emergency kit, every 3-6 months. Make notes on them if you want. Anything to make life easier!
Remember: Be prepared.