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PEANUT BUTTER.  It's a good source of energy, and it's full of healthy fat and protein.  And unless the jar says so, you don't have to refrigerate it.

GRANOLA BARS AND POWER BARS.  You can usually store them for six months to a year, and they're a great source of carbs.

DRIED FRUIT.  You want raisins and prunes, because they have a lot of potassium and dietary fiber.  And they'll last a lot longer if they're vacuum-packed.

CANNED MEAT.  According to their labels, cans of tuna, chicken, and SPAM will last about two years if they're not opened.  But they'll actually last about FIFTY.

BOTTLED WATER.  It's by far the most important thing to have in an emergency, because the average person needs a half-gallon of water a DAY.

And according to FEMA, you need a two-week supply for each person in your house.  So that means for a family of four, you're supposed to store 28 gallons of water . . . which is a lot if you're in a small apartment with nowhere to store it.

But it's important, because if you've got even a LITTLE bit of fat on your body, you can actually go WEEKS without food.  But you can only survive a few DAYS without water.