Iran with nukes or bird flu, its always something these days.
I think it wise to prepare for anything if you are able to, within reason.
it sounds strange..but I already stock up.
I learned it from a depression era grandmother.
Whenever stuff was on sale she bought a little extra of it...cans of soup, pastas, coffee, sugar, etc.
She claimed that as a girl they would load up on stuff in case there was a blizzard and they couldn't get off of the farm. Between their home canned stuff and their store bought, I suspect they could have lived 3 months without going to town...
When she died we went through the old house and realized she had at least a months worth of food supplies tucked away...hehe.
Actually not a bad idea...when non-perishables are on sale..buy a little extra.
And get Duct tape..
I've got no problem with that. But this gal can't carry on a conversation without bringing it up. Works in a courthouse and sometimes shows up looking like she was up all night like some of us FReepers. The others in the office are sick of hearing about it.
Both my parents (bless their souls) were that way. My dad even saved used nails and things like that...he saved them for what he called 'hard-times.'
Iran with nukes or bird flu, its always something these days.
I think it wise to prepare for anything if you are able to, within reason.
I have at least a couple months worth.
When I shop, often stuff like Mac&Cheese or those boxed Fettucine dinners can be got for like 50 cents each, so I grab a couple and store them in large plastic containers.
Also, pasta and canned spagetti sauce lasts practically forever.
Not to mention the potatos I will have in the ground in about 3 months.