Review: Some real problems with this book
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 04 3, 2014
The Survival Pantry authored by Prescott Marshall has some real problems. The author offers some incorrect information on how to safely store food. He then seems to lack an understanding of the English language as he repeatedly used the word "shell" when he meant shelf. Inaccurate writing often makes you wonder about the accuracy of the information provided by the author.As to the bad food storage information: The author suggests storing food in the following WRONG locations:Space above kitchen cabinetsSpace above the refrigerator or stoveShelves under the sinkLaundry room above the washerGarage, shed or covered porchStoring food above kitchen cabinets would probably work IF you do not place the foodstuffs above the stove or other heat source.Storing food above the refrigerator or stove is wrong as both areas can become quite warm.Storing food underneath the sink leaves your food open to possible pipe leakage meaning your foodstuffs would be ruined.Laundry room above the washer might work if your laundry room is inside your house and you don't mind the potential of humidity caused by water filling the washer wafting upward towards your food supply.Garage, shed or covered porch are not protected areas. All are open to temperature change and potential infestation of vermin or insects.Food storage should be in a temperature controlled location and preferably stored in a dark area, according to the American Red Cross.Water Storage: FEMA offers the following information concerning water store: Water should be purchased in commercially packaged bottles. If the water is not commercially packaged the FEMA gives guidelines on how to prepare water for long-term storage including the recommendation of using unscented bleach to sanitize the water. The author does not state what type of bleach to use in his book.There are other minor errors found in his book leading me to believe this book would not be a good choice for learning how to prepare for emergencies.Do not recommend.