In an Emergency

Emergency (mainly floods, hurricanes, power otages)Find out how to keep food safe during and after an emergency, such as a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power.

Emergency Preparedness (USDA)
Provides materials, including videos and podcasts, on ensuring food safety during emergencies. 
[resources available in Spanish]

Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods (FDA)
Proper safety precautions to keep food and water safe. [available in Spanish and French]

Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or Emergency (CDC)
Includes tips for making water safe to drink and storing food.

Food, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Information for Use Before and After a Disaster or Emergency (CDC)

Chart: Refrigerated Food:
Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? Use this chart to find out.

Chart: Frozen Food:
Is thawed or partially thawed food in the freezer safe to eat? Use this chart as a guide.

Infographic depicting how to practice food safety before, during, and after a power outage by doing the following: Store food groups together and freeze water in advance, keep refrigerator doors closed during a power outage, and assess all refrigerated or frozen products when the power is back on.

(Click image to view/download full infographic)

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html
Source Agency: Health and Human Services (HHS)
Captured Date: 2014-12-11 03:50:30.0

 

 

 

 
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