Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Food safety during a hurricane

Just a reminder:
http://www.foodsafety.gov/  is a good source of information on food safety, in general.

Here are some links from that site which are related to Isaac and other weather disasters: 

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/keeping_food_Safe_during_an_emergency/index.asp
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA)  The basics on ensuring food safety during a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Emergency_Preparedness_Fact_Sheets/index.asp 
Emergency Preparedness (USDA)  Provides materials, including videos and podcasts, on ensuring food safety during emergencies.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076881.htm
Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods (FDA)  Proper safety precautions to keep food and water safe.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076993.htm
Food Safety for Consumers Returning Home After a Hurricane and/or Flooding (FDA)  How to deal with food, water, and food preparation areas after flooding.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm077029.htm
Hurricanes and Floods - Key Tips for Consumers About Food and WaterSafety (FDA)  What to do when flooding occurs.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm077023.htm
.Power Outages - Key Tips for Consumers About Food Safety (FDA)   What to do when the power goes out and when it is restored.

http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/facts.asp
Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or Emergency (CDC)  Includes tips for making water safe to drink and storing food.

http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/
Food, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Information for Use Before and After a Disaster or Emergency (CDC)

http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/refridg_food.html
Chart: Refrigerated Food and Power Outages:  When to Save and When to Throw Out   Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? Use this chart to find out.

http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/frozen_food.html
Chart: Frozen Food and Power Outages:   When to Save and When to Throw Out 
Is thawed or partially thawed food in the freezer safe to eat? Use this chart as a guide.

If you are in the hurricane zone, the whole country is thinking about you.  Stay Safe!

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