WATER AND FOOD

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
• Nuts
• Crackers
• Canned juices
• Non-perishable pasteurized milk
• High energy foods
• Vitamins Food for infants
• Comfort/stress foods

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