FOOD

Cost is always a concern when purchasing food for emergency use.

Try and buy an extra item or so each time you shop. Canned food is better as it requires less or no water. Purchase items with the furtherest use by date.

Check food dates every six months, use those items that are nearly due then replace them. Consider how you will heat your food if there is no power (barbecue, primus, fuel tabs).

Ice cream containers can be filled with water and placed in the freezer. This will help keep the contents cool as well as act as an extra water supply.

Your hot water cylinder and toilet cistern can also be used for emergency water.

Do not use chemical cleaners in a toilet cistern if you want to use the water from it.

Rain water from the roof is OK as well, but should be boiled or treated before consuming.