Archive For The “Food and Water” Category
Water Storage Is Critical to Your Health Why is emergency water my responsibility? A person can only survive a few days without water. The easy availability of clean drinking water right now often makes us complacent about our need to store water. However, you cannot assume that the current water infrastructure will be…
A long-term food storage plan can help you in a variety of unexpected situations. Your family could face unemployment, long-term illness, a natural disaster or any of a number of personal or general emergencies that could prevent you from obtaining food from regular normal sources. It is prudent to have sufficient food supplies to…
A Short-term Food Supply Can Become A Lifeline In An Emergency Consider the following things when putting together your emergency food supplies: Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Consider storing sufficient food to last you for a more extended amount of time. Start with a goal to have 3-day supply. Then increase…
Surplus, Salvaged, and Donated Foods: Safety Tips No matter the source, safety tips are the same for any foods you choose Some foods that grocery stores, restaurants, and other retailers weren’t able to sell are donated to charity – for example, when a product’s “sell-by” date has passed or a can’s label is torn…
What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods Emergencies can happen. When they do, the best strategy is to already have a plan in place. This includes knowing the proper food and water safety precautions to take if hurricanes — or other flooding/power outages — do…
MANAGING WATER This page explains the essentials of managing water. Basic Water Tips Allow people to drink according to their needs. Many people need even more than the average of one gallon per day. The individual amount needed depends on age, physical activity, physical condition and time of year. Never ration drinking water unless…