Where To Store Your Supplies

Along with accumulating supplies, the question of where to store them must be addressed. I will address it briefly.

Obviously, a basement provides a great deal of storage space- however, there are downsides to basement storage. First, a flood will obviously fill your basement with water before it affects the rest of your home, and this can destroy much of your supplies. Waterproofing your supplies, and storing them in rigid containers, can reduce this risk. Second, animal and insect pilferage is a concern. Any natural disaster is likely to force pests into populated areas, and they may seek shelter in your home, particularly in a dark, secluded basement. Third, if your home collapses (which is a distinct possibility), your emergency supplies will be buried under the scrap pile which used to be your home.

For these reasons, at least some of your supplies should be stored above-ground. If your home has a second floor or an overhead crawlspace, this is an ideal place to store supplies. The higher, the better.