Stored Food and Other Supplies - When Disaster Strikes - page 45

Figure 3-2. Inground root cellar.
Low-tech, aboveground storage can consist of a hay-bale shack or vented “mounds” to
keep food stored through the winter months (see figs. 3-3 and 3-4 ) . Both methods rely on the
latent heat of the earth and a thick layer of topside insulation to keep produce cold but not
frozen. If vented, the vent should be capped during extremely cold weather. Unfortunately,
mice and gophers may enjoy the great nest and food supply that these methods provide, so reg-
ular inspection is a must.
Figure 3-3. Aboveground storage: vented mound.