When the Black Community gets Un-Plugged Emergency Preparedness (Pt 2)

African Americans have succeeded in absorbing and following the culture and habits of the American society.

- Khabyr Hadas

Food Supply/Nutrition Our basic daily eating habits consist of consuming 3) full meals a day and snacks in between.

We, Black people, have become the ultimate consumers who obtain the ability to devour food rapidly and quite often in concession. When our communities become unplugged and lose power, our normal cooking sources will be un-operable, and our food supply will become limited.

If you have not experienced the self-discipline of actually fasting--strategically missing meals throughout extended periods--you will have problems adapting to the environment of rationing food sources with other family members for (30-60) days.

I am hopeful that by reading this article, the readers will be able to begin a healthier regimen of selecting and consuming foods for nutritional purposes and not necessarily for complete enjoyment. We must learn how to eat to live and not live to eat. Taking personal responsibility for your life, health, and well-being will allow you to adapt more effectively when disasters or emergencies develop in our communities.

Food sources that every family household should have on hand and well stocked:

Food Sources

Can goods: Soups, beans, fruits, tuna, salmon, sardines, peas, canned chicken, tomatoes, canned meats, ravioli, green beans, corn, condensed and Similac milk.