WATER AND FOOD

THE OVERVIEW

Water and Food items are important. Here are some water and food items you should keep handy in case an emergency or disaster strikes.

WATER

• One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.
• Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may need more water.
• If you live in a warm weather climate more water may be necessary.
• Store water tightly in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
• Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person.

FOOD

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.

Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.

Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.

Choose foods your family will eat:

Ready-to-eat canned meats

• Fruits and vegetables

• Protein or fruit bars

• Dry cereal or granola

• Peanut butter

• Dried fruit

• NutsNuts

• Crackers

• Canned juices

• Non-perishable pasteurized milk

• High energy foods

• Vitamins Food for infants

• Comfort/stress foods