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Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis
Always Be Prepared
What if your life was disrupted by a natural disaster, food or water supply contamination, or any other type of emergency? Do you have the essentials for you and your family? Do you have a plan in the event that your power, telephone, water and food supply are cut off for an extended amount of time? What if there were no medical or pharmaceutical services available for days, weeks, or months? How prepared are you?
With this guide by your side, you and your family will learn how to plan, purchase, and store a three-month supply of all the necessities—food, water, fuel, first-aid supplies, clothing, bedding, and more—simply and economically. In other words, this book may be a lifesaver.
Inside you'll find 10 steps to an affordable food storage program plus how to:
•Prepare a home "grocery store" and "pharmacy"
•Use what you store and store what you use
•Store water safely and provide for sanitation needs
•Create a first-aid kit, car kit, and 72-hour emergency kit for the whole family
•And many more invaluable hints and tips
"This clear, concise, step-by-step program is not only affordable and doable, it's essential in these uncertain times. Now, everyone from apartment dwellers to basement owners can store a three-month supply of the essentials, including peace of mind!" — Joni Hilton, author of Once-a-Week Cooking Plan and Cooking Secrets My Mother Never Taught Me
What if your life was disrupted by a natural disaster, food or water supply contamination, or any other type of emergency? Do you have the essentials for you and your family? Do you have a plan in the event that your power, telephone, water and food supply are cut off for an extended amount of time? What if there were no medical or pharmaceutical services available for days, weeks, or months? How prepared are you?
With this guide by your side, you and your family will learn how to plan, purchase, and store a three-month supply of all the necessities—food, water, fuel, first-aid supplies, clothing, bedding, and more—simply and economically. In other words, this book may be a lifesaver.
Inside you'll find 10 steps to an affordable food storage program plus how to:
•Prepare a home "grocery store" and "pharmacy"
•Use what you store and store what you use
•Store water safely and provide for sanitation needs
•Create a first-aid kit, car kit, and 72-hour emergency kit for the whole family
•And many more invaluable hints and tips
"This clear, concise, step-by-step program is not only affordable and doable, it's essential in these uncertain times. Now, everyone from apartment dwellers to basement owners can store a three-month supply of the essentials, including peace of mind!" — Joni Hilton, author of Once-a-Week Cooking Plan and Cooking Secrets My Mother Never Taught Me
304 pages, Paperback
First published October 22, 2002
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About the author
Peggy Layton
19 books3 followersPeggy D. Layton, a home economist, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics Education with a minor in Food Science and Nutrition from Brigham Young University. Peggy lives in Manti, Utah and is married to Scott Layton. Together they have seven children. With nine people to feed, Peggy uses bulk food storage products on a regular basis. She can write and speak about food storage and production from a hands-on point of view. She is nationally known for publishing a series of books. Her most popular books Cookin' with Home Storage, and Emergency Food Storage and Survival Handbook, have been well received and are being sold all over the U.S. The other books include, Cookin' With Powdered Milk, Cookin' With Dried Eggs, Cookin' With Beans and Rice, Cookin' With Potatoes, and Food Storage 101, Where Do I Begin? Peggy is dedicated to bringing you quality, tried, and tested recipes as well as accurate information.
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March 23, 2012
This is the type of book I'd need to purchase, because it contains recipes and, not to mention, that I won't remember any of the information two days from now when I return it to the library.
I've already determined that if the zombie apocalypse comes to fruition, I'll be bitten in the first day, so there's no need to prepare for survival because I'll be seeking (your) brains. But, if a natural disaster occurs and I somehow survive Yellowstone erupting, then my husband and I *might* have a chance if we prepare a bit more using this book. I'd like to note that this includes only food storage, and there is a lot more to survival depending on the circumstances.
Ever since reading Life As We Knew It I've imagined myself in the characters' situation over and over. Would I join in the grocery store chaos when all hell breaks loose? Or would I be prepared... and then join in the grocery store chaos for additional provisions?
I went into this book with a bit of skepticism because these types of books are typically written for people with children, and besides my dogs, I don't have children to feed and care for. And indeed, the author is a mother and there are sections concerning children in the book. But, it's easy enough to discern what is fine for your family, no matter the size, and the author does a great job of stressing that you can deviate according to what works for your family. I also really enjoyed the fact that she stresses storing foods that your family likes. For some reason this never occurred to me, mainly because if I was literally starving, I think I'd eat plenty of raw tomatoes or whatever gross canned food I don't like.
I think I really would purchase this book if it was updated. At 10 years old, this book has to be outdated in some shape or form.
Overall, I feel slightly more knowledgeable about food storage, but now I have to actually act on a plan.
I've already determined that if the zombie apocalypse comes to fruition, I'll be bitten in the first day, so there's no need to prepare for survival because I'll be seeking (your) brains. But, if a natural disaster occurs and I somehow survive Yellowstone erupting, then my husband and I *might* have a chance if we prepare a bit more using this book. I'd like to note that this includes only food storage, and there is a lot more to survival depending on the circumstances.
Ever since reading Life As We Knew It I've imagined myself in the characters' situation over and over. Would I join in the grocery store chaos when all hell breaks loose? Or would I be prepared... and then join in the grocery store chaos for additional provisions?
I went into this book with a bit of skepticism because these types of books are typically written for people with children, and besides my dogs, I don't have children to feed and care for. And indeed, the author is a mother and there are sections concerning children in the book. But, it's easy enough to discern what is fine for your family, no matter the size, and the author does a great job of stressing that you can deviate according to what works for your family. I also really enjoyed the fact that she stresses storing foods that your family likes. For some reason this never occurred to me, mainly because if I was literally starving, I think I'd eat plenty of raw tomatoes or whatever gross canned food I don't like.
I think I really would purchase this book if it was updated. At 10 years old, this book has to be outdated in some shape or form.
Overall, I feel slightly more knowledgeable about food storage, but now I have to actually act on a plan.
January 21, 2012
I am beginning to think that Peggy Layton is the highest authority on books about food sotrage and preparedness - it seems that she authored every other book I find on the topic! I don't know who you are, Ms. Layton, but kudos to you.
I would like to see an updated version of this book as I agree with another reviewer that the information isn't always up to date.
I've taken awhile to review this book because I wasn't sure how to describe it but it finally dawned on me. If you were going to have an intro level course on preparedness, this would be a good book to use as a textbook. I wouldn't recommend using it alone but it hits all of the main points in a way that provides a general overview of the topics. It's reader-friendly, easy to follow and wouldn't intimidate those that are very new to the idea of preparedness.
I would like to see an updated version of this book as I agree with another reviewer that the information isn't always up to date.
I've taken awhile to review this book because I wasn't sure how to describe it but it finally dawned on me. If you were going to have an intro level course on preparedness, this would be a good book to use as a textbook. I wouldn't recommend using it alone but it hits all of the main points in a way that provides a general overview of the topics. It's reader-friendly, easy to follow and wouldn't intimidate those that are very new to the idea of preparedness.
March 28, 2011
Published in 2002
Some important information is very out of date. For example, length of time food can be stored is way off. Most food has since been proven to keep much longer. And our bodies know how to use both complete, and incomplete proteins such as beans and rice. We don't need to eat them together. And old dry beans can be cooked with baking soda, or easily cooked in a pressure cooker.
This book certainly does not contain "Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis"... There should be more about safety and security. The author seems to come from a sheltered environment.
Interesting lists and RECIPES to browse.
Later---I just copied a lot of recipies to try, so I changed my rating from 3 to 4.
Some important information is very out of date. For example, length of time food can be stored is way off. Most food has since been proven to keep much longer. And our bodies know how to use both complete, and incomplete proteins such as beans and rice. We don't need to eat them together. And old dry beans can be cooked with baking soda, or easily cooked in a pressure cooker.
This book certainly does not contain "Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis"... There should be more about safety and security. The author seems to come from a sheltered environment.
Interesting lists and RECIPES to browse.
Later---I just copied a lot of recipies to try, so I changed my rating from 3 to 4.
May 23, 2022
75% of this is a cookbook, which is neither what I wanted nor needed. Some bits of good advice, but mostly just plain common sense that anyone with a brain should be able to work out for themselves without outside guidance.
Also not terribly useful for us folks forced to rent (or as Layton-the-homeowner not so charmingly calls us, Apartment Dwellers, like some species of bridge troll). There must surely be better books on the subject out there.
Also not terribly useful for us folks forced to rent (or as Layton-the-homeowner not so charmingly calls us, Apartment Dwellers, like some species of bridge troll). There must surely be better books on the subject out there.
May 3, 2018
Excellent Food Prepping Book For Beginners
Excellent recipes, the books main focus is preparing for famine type survival scenarios. It covers food and prepping and cooking in great detail. This is a great resource for cooking with famine type foods. It also covers the basics for power outages, natural disasters, but doesn’t go in depth for surviving without electricity long term.
There are many scenarios to prepare for and I would recommend this book for an addition to the survivor’s library. Just don’t stop here and expect to be an expert. Once you master the basics here expand your knowledge for urban survival, international survival, etc.
Excellent recipes, the books main focus is preparing for famine type survival scenarios. It covers food and prepping and cooking in great detail. This is a great resource for cooking with famine type foods. It also covers the basics for power outages, natural disasters, but doesn’t go in depth for surviving without electricity long term.
There are many scenarios to prepare for and I would recommend this book for an addition to the survivor’s library. Just don’t stop here and expect to be an expert. Once you master the basics here expand your knowledge for urban survival, international survival, etc.
January 24, 2009
I think EVERYONE should have a copy of this book and read it!!! The author REALLY breaks down the concepts to bite-size chunks and give charts to check off as you prepare. I love her recipes and have tried MANY of them. Whether you are a true beginner or a seasoned pro, there is something in here for EVERYONE!!! This should be REQUIRED READING!!!!
July 27, 2015
Good tips, and breaks down the process--everything from food to water to cooking and heat sources. Extensive inventory sheets, so you can figure out what you have and what you need. Recipes are included at the end-haven't tried any of them, but if I had tons of wheat or beans to use, it would be a great resource.
November 7, 2009
Peggy breaks everything down really well and answers those questions for people just getting going on food storage- where do I start, how do I know how much, how should I store it (buckets, bags), etc. She has charts and calculators, and creative tight storage space ideas, tons of recipes at the end, and a general order of purchase too.
January 18, 2021
Very general beginners guide with many recipes/starter tips. However much of it seemed pretty surface level and included such tips as “get out of debt by making more money and also spending less.” Much of it seemed geared toward people who are already extremely capable of withstanding any sort of hardship.
January 2, 2017
I wouldn't really say that this book is going to give you key survival information, however, I did feel like it gave great information and charts about how to get your food storage started as well as how to use it.
May 30, 2008
I bought this last year and finally got around to reading it. It was really straight forward and simple, so I thought it was very helpful.
June 2, 2009
Good ideas.
September 28, 2009
I found this book SO helpful. I really needed something to help me set up a plan and this book did just that. She even has an inventory list for you and includes numbers per person.
May 18, 2010
Covers food storage only. Does a decent job, but all in all, I'd have to say its a little light on the specific info.
November 17, 2010
The recipes seem to be really helpful.
September 16, 2011
An excellent book for those first starting out in food storage. Lots of helpful information and recipes!
November 20, 2012
Well organized & included just what a beginning (yet serious) planner needs. It included a possible implementation plan/timeline, many checklists, & recipes for stored food. Very practical!
March 3, 2015
Some good basic information - things you may already know but have forgotten or just were not thinking how important to have on hand!
June 7, 2017
A lot of good info, a lot of tables and notes to help make a plan that works. Also has a lot of recipes.
November 22, 2024
I wish it had more information around how to preserve your food rather than how to cook with and find storage space for (this addition always baffles me. Who's going to read this and be like "The Attic!!! I never considered storing food THERE!") preserved food. Had some handy stuff, mostly in the form of tables for sprouting or powdered egg usage but largely just common sense and some basic recipes.
August 2, 2022
Way too detailed. Suitable for WW3 but too much for ordinary situations.
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