Here’s how to open a can in an emergency (this is so simple!)

If your basement safe room has concrete available, you’re in luck — you don’t even need tools to open your cans!

When enough of the rim is gone, which you can tell if you see moisture on the lid, wipe off any filings, then squeeze the can, and the lid will pop off.

This technique takes a little strength and a little patience!

Of course, the smartest thing to do is plan ahead and make sure you include a manual can opener in your shelter-in-place kit. But if a zombie apocalypse or camping mishap takes you by surprise, you definitely don’t have to starve.