University of Georgia Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension

food safety publications

Emergencies and Disasters

Consumer's Guide: Preparing an Emergency Food Supply

Storing Water Supplies

Recommendations for preparing a water supply for long term food storage to be used in emergencies. Includes guidelines on how much water would be needed for various periods of time and activities. Also includes how to use water in emergencies.

Number: FDNS-E-34-3   Date: 01/99   Author Information

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Short Term Food Storage

Recommendations for preparing a supply of emergency food for a short term emergency, including recommended amounts of certain types of foods for various family members. Also includes information on using foods and cleaning canned foods in or after emergencies.

Number: FDNS-E-34-2   Date: 01/99   Author Information

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Long Term Food Storage

Recommendations for preparing a supply of emergency food for a long term emergency. Includes recommended amounts of certain types of foods for various family members. And includes suggestions for foods that can be prepared under various types of utility interruptions.

Number: FDNS-E-34-1   Date: 12/98   Author Information

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