I love those single Spam slice in a pouch. I keep a few dozen in the emergency prep pods because they keep forever, taste pretty good, I don't have to open a whole can of spam, they are high in salt and protein, and pretty filling. I make a great spaghetti spam and cheese with velveeta spaghetti and spam too. Now I am hungry and it isn't close to lunch time.

Look for local seminars or classes that will help get you started. Contact your local CERT and see when they will have a class. I do seminars at local Sportsman's Warehouse stores from time to time and others may do the same in your area. Get Cody Lundin's book When All Hell Breaks Loose. It is about the best no nonsense guide to preparing for an emergency. Start small and build a little at a time as your budget allows. Make a list of supplies and gear, and slowly acquire what you need. Once you get it, use it and become familiar with it so you know how it works and what you will need to go with it. It's not hard to get prepared, but it takes some commitment.