The Survival Wire

THE BASICS OF FAMILY HOME STORAGE
THREE-MONTH SUPPLY
Build a small supply of food that is part of your
normal, daily diet. One way to do this is to purchase a
few extra items each week to build a one-week supply
of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply
until it is sufficient for three months. These items
should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage.

DRINKING WATER
Store drinking water for circumstances in which the
water supply may be polluted or disrupted.
If water comes directly from a good, pretreated
source then no additional purification is needed;
otherwise, pretreat water before use. Store water in
sturdy, leak-proof, breakage-resistant containers.
Consider using plastic bottles commonly used for
juices and soda.
Keep water containers away from heat sources and
direct sunlight.

FINANCIAL RESERVE
Establish a financial reserve by saving a little money
each week and gradually increasing it to a reasonable
amount .

LONGER-TERM SUPPLY
For longer-term needs, and where permitted, gradually
build a supply of food that will last a long time
and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat,
white rice, and beans.
These items can last 30 years or more when properly
packaged and stored in a cool, dry place. A portion of
these items may be rotated in your three-month supply.