A big obstacle many people face when it comes to food storage and emergency preparedness is figuring out exactly what they need and how to store what they have. I know I definitely fit into that category before I learned about Shelf Reliance. Now I can honestly say that I am not stressed about making sure I am getting what I need in the right amounts.
There are three FREE tools Shelf Reliance offers that I find extremely valuable. Not only are they free, but they do not require you to give any personal identifying information or even your email address.
This free tool takes into account the caloric needs of you and each of your family members for a stretch of time that you choose and creates a customized plan, which tells you how much you need of various foods. It includes foods from all of the food groups and allows you to edit the plan to make sure it only includes foods you will actually eat. It also allows you to choose what percentage of your plan you want to be freeze dried foods versus traditional food storage options. Once your plan is complete you can either print it out for free for your own personal reference or you also have the option of purchasing your plan. If you would like to purchase it you can either do so all at once or by joining the Q program in which you can set a monthly budget and build your storage through monthly shipments. (Kind of like Netflix, but for food storage.)
Once you have your food storage plan in place you need to start thinking about where to put it and how to rotate it. If you don't have a system in place, it can be challenging making sure you rotate it properly so you use the oldest food first and don't waste any of your investment. That is why Shelf Reliance developed their Food Rotation Systems. They have a wide range of sizes and options from cupboard rotators to the large full size shelves. So how do you know what one to buy? Easy! Just tell this calculator whether you want a free standing system or one that goes on existing shelves. Then type in the dimensions of the space you have available and the calculator will narrow down the many options and show you only the rotation systems that meet your specific needs.
"Preparing yourself and your family with an emergency kit and plan will reduce anxiety and panic should you find yourself in a disaster situation. Many emergencies don't allow time for people to assemble even the most basic items, which makes it all the more necessary to own the supplies your family requires." Shelf Reliance offers first aid kits and pre-assembled emergency kits for various lengths of time and many different group sizes. If you don't see one that you feel meets your needs or you just want the freedom to assemble it yourself, then the Emergency Planner is a great tool for you. "Simply enter your family's information and select a few personal settings, and the planner will provide you with a list of all the materials you need." (from the Shelf Reliance Website)
So, there you have it! These tools are easy to use and really take the stress out of getting prepared. I am really grateful that Shelf Reliance makes these tools accessible to all and provides this service with no strings attached.
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