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I have noticed lately that one trend which is really on the rise especially in the USA right now is survival preparation. Maybe this is something you are already really into or maybe it is not. Either way, it is definitely a pertinent topic when it comes to plastic food storage containers.

We have a number of plastic food buckets which are ideal for just this purpose. But before I get into why they are ideal (that will be a topic for an upcoming article), I want to talk a little bit more about why you might want to consider starting a long-term food supply.

First of all, what constitutes long-term food storage? That depends on who you ask—and what your own personal goals are. For some people, a week of food is already the start of a long-term supply. Others try to accumulate a month, or 3 months. Still others aim for at least a year along with a number of dry goods which can keep for 10 years or more.

Here are a few reasons to consider emergency food storage:

• The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI). I just thought I would get that one out of the way right away, since it is probably the first thing you are thinking of. If there is ever a massive ongoing emergency, with a one-year food supply, you will be ready. Don’t expect the end of the world to roll around? Following are some more likely and less dramatic scenarios.

• Natural disasters. It doesn’t take the end of the world for a natural disaster to strike your area. Just look at the mess that followed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Imagine if you had been in that scenario and you had an ample store of food.

• Power cuts. There are some areas which regularly experience power outages which may sometimes last for days (this is more common in the country). If your power goes out, it can be very helpful to have plenty of dry and canned foods ready.

• Personal emergencies. If you lose your job and you have a year of food, you will have one less thing to worry about.

• Rural living. If you live in the country, it takes a lot of time and gas to buy groceries. A long-term supply can cut down on your trips.

• Cost savings. You can also save money with bulk food storage. Over time, you will gradually eat your stored food and replace it. Many of the foods you will stock up on are perfect for cheap dishes like soups and casseroles.

• Sometimes you just don’t feel like going to the store. We all have those weeks we just can’t stand the thought of pushing a cart down the aisle.

While long-term food storage is typically associated with survivalism, you can see how it has a lot of common-sense worth for a variety of down-to-earth, familiar, everyday situations and applications. Ready to find out why plastic is perfect? Read Choosing the Right Long-Term Food Storage Containers.