What to buy right before an emergency

When there is still time to run to the market, buy fresh produce and food items with shorter shelf lives.

Foods to buy:

• Apples can last up to three months when stored in a cool, dry area away from fruit that ripens more quickly, like bananas.
• Citrus fruits contain lots of Vit C and will keep you hydrated.
• Avocados, if unripe, can last at least a week outside the refrigerator.
• Tomatoes.
• Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams are suitable for side dishes.
• Cucumbers and summer squash can be eaten raw.
• Winter squash will keep for a few months.
• Dry-cured salamis.