Detailed labels are crucial when it comes to emergency supplies, especially for perishable supplies. Include all pertinent information when labeling your storage container, including packing date, content details, and relevant expiration dates. Be sure to place the labels where they can be easily seen. Use labels that are durable and can stand up to long-term use. 

Organizing and grouping items will help so much in the long term. For example, you may want to group canned veggies, snacks, supplements, and medical supplies separately and stack them in order of weight. You may want to subcategorize your items by each individual member of your household as well.

Rotating items is extremely important. Rotate older food and water items to the front, and throw out anything that’s expired. Schedule set times to review your stored items and make necessary adjustments.

Don't forget about storing crucial medical supplies. A first aid kit, pain medicine, disinfecting wipes, and bandages are all great items to have in case of an emergency. Flashlights, weather radios, batteries, and blankets can be essential in an emergency too.

Plan carefully and choose safe places to store your emergency supplies. Your supplies should be easily accessible to you when you need them. Many people like to store supplies in more than one place as a backup. Climate controlled storage units can be a great backup storage spot or can be used for overflow.