7 Things to Include in Your Emergency Supply Kit

Can Opener

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Can Opener

Canned goods are one of the first things that comes to mind for many people when they think of non-perishable foods. This makes sense. A wide variety of foods come in cans including soups, vegetables and fruits. Cans are easy to store and have no real expiration date. In the event of a complete power outage, you can eat straight from a can instead of having to find a plate. Many canned soups or meals are also large enough to act as an entire meal. Unfortunately, however, many people stock up on canned goods but forget one crucial item: a can opener.

Without a can opener, that pile of canned goods is useless. Do not count on being able to use your normal can opener either. If something should happen to your normal can opener, you need to have a back up in your emergency supply kit. An emergency can opener does not have to be fancy or expensive. You can get a perfectly functional can opener for your emergency supply kit at the local dollar store.