In the right column on this page, below is a list of Y2K preparations your family can make. I don't believe the year 2000 will be as bad as some people are predicting, but I do believe there is the potential for some limited supply shortages and power outages next year. If these problems never materialize, you'll simply be more prepared and better organized than you were before. And, whether or not we experience any inconveniences as a result of Y2K, the surplus items we accumulate can be used to help people less fortunate than ourselves. Consider increasing that supply to about six weeks.
Canned goods store well and can be prepared without a lot of effort.
Water - To be prepared for any water shortages, buy filtered and ozonated water, which keeps well. Be sure to check the expiration dates, and consider buying one or two gallons per week between now and the end of the year. Cooking - If utilities are out for a while, you'll need a means of cooking your food. Depending on where you live, you'll also need a source of heat. The cheapest cooking option is a camper's cook stove.