The way that you store food can and will have a direct affect on how long it will last. With that being said anyone storing over a weeks worth of food in your home should consider this key points.
First Keep it cool and dry. Finding a nice cool place will protect from the heat. A dry basement is ideal, but a closet can also work. Metal cans with food-safe desiccant packs are a great way to save your food from moisture, light, rodents and other bugs. So consider Food-grade buckets are pretty handy, and oxygen absorbing packets can also help out when trying to extend the life your foods.
Lights off. This is a pretty simple but very important rule. Most your food containers are going to be lightproof but if you have a jar storage, lights will effect them over time. Try to keep that area as dark and cool as possible.
Bug out. Rodents and insects will be your biggest enemy when it comes to storing food. Plastic containers offer little resistance. If possible invest in metal cans (#10 cans) or glass jars.
Keep Time. Depending on the food item and type, it could be nitrogen-packed, freeze-dried, or in a vacuum sealed package for best shelf life. Otherwise, go with canned good and be sure to rotate your stock. Write dates on everything and make sure you know how long the packages will stay good for.
Be Creative. Stash your goods in basements, closets, garages and/or even under and in furniture. Under a bed is a personal favorite.
Freeze Smart. Dry goods can stay frozen indefinitely, but not wet packed foods. Avoid breaking or exploding containers by keeping your stuff from freezing.
Be Strong. Make sure any shelving is sturdy; Your jars of food wont help anyone when they have smashed everywhere due to a flimsy shelf or a cheap, collapsed bookcase. Dont keep your food where it can be easily stolen. And in an earthquake area, keep the food in bins on the ground.
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