Civilian Mre Rations
Its almost hurricane season again! And have taken the time to get our supplies ready in case we get again this year. I've personally by the four hurricanes been, three of which hit in 2004 during a two-month period. I have exposed in my home for all four hurricanes and have learned a thing or two about have the best supply on hand.
Bar None, have the best food at hand, MRES. MRE is for Meal Ready to Eat. You are a U.S. military rations available on the civilian market. MRES are all in a meal kit. Packed in a plastic bag, they contain elements such as a main course, side dish, snack items, beverage, base, and dessert.
They contain a food heater that is activated by a very small amount of water, and even have an accessory package with spices and utensils. Heck, they even toilet paper in them!
MRES have a shelf life of up to 10 years if properly stored. You are a great point on the hand for have any type of emergency. They certainly came in handy for us if we had them in 2004. The first hurricane, Hurricane Charley caused to go Out of our current 5 days. We did not suffer any structural damage, fortunately, however, we lost all the contents of our refrigerator and freezer.
We actually had everything MRES forget about our time. We did not properly prepare for Hurricane Charley. We had that "it will not happen to us" mentality.
After the hurricane, we spent two days eating cold spaghetti-o's before we remembered to pit MRES we had bought for camping. Out they came! The whole family ate much better, the last three days without power, as the first two! Between the hurricanes, we had the feeling that our Meals Ready to Eat to fill and have always there is one thing to see it on the hand, since then.
The second hurricane that hit us this year have some structural damage, but we reserve power. The third hurricane left us without power again, this time over a week. With two young children at home, I can say to you that hurricane season this year was no fun. In Central Florida, You need air to survive. Going a few weeks without air conditioning was trying to say the least.
Couple that with being in a dark hole apartment to do with no TV, low light, and nothing. The only thing to break the monotony of these days was the fun we had when we ate our MRE meals. The children (and adults) had a blast opening up every piece of luggage if the starters on the flameless cooking heating and devours the interesting snacks. It was the only source of pleasure during this difficult period.
In short, each hurricane preparedness pantry must be a case of Meals Ready to Eat are available, not only for food but to break the boredom.
Rayven Perkins is a stay home mom who has put together a resource on MREs, including where to find the best prices for purchasing them. Visit her website at: Discount MREs