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Prepare An Emergency Food Kit

Prepare An Emergency Food Kit. What is an Emergency Food Kit?. 3 day supply of food and water for each household member. Kept in a waterproof case or carrying bag. Stored in a cool dry place or in your emergency shelter. What You Should Include. 3 day supply of water

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Prepare An Emergency Food Kit

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  1. Prepare An Emergency Food Kit

  2. What is an Emergency Food Kit? • 3 day supply of food and water for each household member. • Kept in a waterproof case or carrying bag. • Stored in a cool dry place or in your emergency shelter.

  3. What You Should Include • 3 day supply of water • 1 gallon of water per person per day. • Use of the Water • Drinking • Cooking • Hygiene

  4. What You Should Include Food For 3 Days • Dried Foods • Fruit • Ready to Eat Cereal • Crackers • Powdered Milk • Beef Jerky

  5. What You Should Include Food For 3 Days • Canned Foods • Meat and Fish (Tuna Fish, Spam, Chicken) • Beans • Fruit and Fruit Juices • Vegetables • Soups

  6. What You Should Include Food For 3 Days • High Energy Foods • Peanut Butter • Jelly • Nuts • Trail Mix • Cookies • Granola, Protein and Breakfast Bars

  7. What You Should Include Food For 3 Days • Baby Formula • Even if you are breast feeding, stress may keep you from producing milk. • Baby Food

  8. Other Essential Items • Prescription Drugs • Important Family Documents • Medical Supplies: First Aid Kit, Instruction Booklet • Flashlight or Battery Operated Lamps • Waterproof Matches

  9. Other Essential Items cont. • Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils • Moist Towelettes and Hand Sanitizer • Portable Radio • Manual or Battery Operated Can Opener • Extra Batteries

  10. Comfort Items • Include some comfort items if you have room. • Snack Cakes • Chips • Cookies • Hard Candy • Playing Cards • Board Games

  11. Reminders • Check the expiration dates on foods every 6 months. • Replace foods that are old.

  12. Conclusion • 3 day supply of food and water. • Store kit in a cool dry place. • Include dried food, canned food, and high energy foods. • Other items can be included in kit. • Check the date of foods.

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