In this session Preparing for an emergency or disaster Foods to have on hand Keeping food safe during an emergency or disaster Prepare Prepare Prepare Assemble your disaster supplies kit ID: 661062
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Feeding Your Family When Disaster StrikesSlide2
In this session……Preparing for an emergency or disasterFoods to have on handKeeping food safe during an emergency or disaster
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Prepare! Prepare! Prepare!Assemble your disaster supplies kitShould contain enough supplies so you can take care of yourself and your family without any outside help for AT LEAST 3 daysKit contents will depend on:
Size of the family
Special needs Slide4
What is in a Disaster Kit?WaterFood and utensilsExtra clothingFirst aid kit
Emergency items (e.g. battery operated radio, flashlights, batteries, garbage bags, baby wipes, toilet paper)
Special needs items (diapers, medications, pet food and supplies, etc)
Source:
Preparing for the Unexpected
, Texas AgriLife publication B-6178Slide5
Try to eat well to maintain strength during an emergency or disaster
Try to eat a variety of foods.
Eat at least one well-balanced meal/day
Consider vitamin/mineral supplement
Drink enough fluid to maintain hydrationSlide6
Food and water to have on hand during an emergencyPack food and water for at least 3 days
Safe drinking
water is essential for survival
!
Can become scarce/contaminated during an emergencyChoose foods that
don’t need
refrigeration or preparation
Open and eat!
Look at your pantry for ideas (you want foods that you/your family will eat)Slide7
Water Minimum: 1 gallon per person per day Ex: Family of 4
4 x 1 gallon each x 3 days = 12 gallons
Individuals who are ill, children, older adults and nursing mothers often need more
Will want extra water during summer months (heat + humidity)
Get your water BEFORE a disaster happens.Slide8
Storing water
Buy bottled water – easiest and preferred
Store tap water
Use
food grade plastic containers or water bottles
Glass is heavy and breaks – not recommended
Plastic soda bottles are okay.
Milk jugs or cardboard juice/milk boxes are very hard to clean and not recommended
Wash and sanitize containers (1 tsp bleach/quart of water) before filling
Get your water BEFORE a disaster happens.Slide9
Storing bottled waterKeep bottled water in its original container until ready for use.Rotate every 6 months to assure best qualityUse by the date stamped on bottleStore bottles of water in a cool place (at least temperature) and away from gasoline, kerosene, pesticides, laundry soap.
Get your water BEFORE a disaster happens.Slide10
Storing your tap water…Label and date water containersStore away from gasoline, kerosene, pesticides, laundry soap.Can also be stored in the freezer.Once opened, try to use within 1-2 days.
Replace every 6 months.
Get your water BEFORE a disaster happens.Slide11
Emergency Food Supplies
Buy kits already assembled
Make your ownSlide12
Foods to have in a disaster kitProtein bars Ready-to-eat cerealsFruit bars Smoked/dried meatGranola bars Canned soups/stews
Formula/baby food Foods for medical cond.
Dried and/or canned fruit Multivitamin/mineral
Nuts/peanut butter Comfort foods
Crackers Canned beans/vegetables
Canned juices
Canned meat (tuna or chicken)
Meals ready to eat (MREs)
Canned milk Slide13
Don’t forget utensilsManual can openerPaper towels and platesPlastic utensils (knives/forks)Something to heat canned foods (if desired)Scissors (cut open foil packages)
Plastic storage bags
Hand sanitizer/wipesSlide14
Storing your emergency food & water suppliesPack in air-tight containers to keep moisture and insects out.
Watch “best if used by” and/or expiration dates.
Rotate food supplies
If flooding is a concern, store food off the floor.
To maintain quality, store in cool, dry place (inside the home; not garage)Slide15
Use foods wisely during power outagesUse food in the refrigerator first.Freezer second- make a list of foods in the freezer to reduce # of times the freezer door is opened
Emergency food supplies thirdSlide16
Keep Refrigerated Foods Safe During a Power LossKeep an appliance thermometer in refrigerator.
Recommended temperature = 40 degrees
If the power goes off, foods in the refrigerator will
usually
keep for 4 hours IF
the refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees or lower
you keep door shut
If the refrigerator temperature gets 40 degrees for more than 2 hours, some foods will need to be thrown away.Slide17
Keep Frozen Food Safe During a Power LossFood in the freezer should stay frozen for 1-2 days depending on how full it is.
Keep an appliance thermometer in the freezer.
Recommended temperature for freezer is 0 degrees
Store meat/poultry on lowest shelves.
Keep a list of foods you have stored in the freezer so you don’t have to open it too often.Slide18
Keep Frozen Food Safe During a Power OutageIf thawed, many frozen foods can be refrozen
IF
ice crystals are present.
If food is thawed but freezer temperature stays at 40 or below, the food should be safe to eat.
If frozen foods have thawed and been at 40◦
F or warmer for 2 or more hours, some will need to be thrown out.Slide19
Remember….Prepare your emergency food supplies before an emergency or disaster strikes.You cannot tell if food is safe by looking or smelling it.
It is not worth the risk of getting a foodborne illness – especially during an emergency.
When in doubt, throw it out!Slide20
Thank you!