Consumer's Guide: Preparing an Emergency Food Supply

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Consumer's Guide:
Preparing an Emergency Food Supply

Elizabeth L. Andress, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Extension Food Safety Specialist,
Department of Food and Nutrition

Document Use:
Storing Water Supplies
(Publication No. FDNS-E 34-3)

* How Much Do I Need
* Storing Emergency Water Supplies
* Finding Water in Emergencies
o Hidden Water Sources in Your Home
o Emergency Outdoor Water Sources
* Using Water in Emergencies
o Boiling
o Chlorination
o Another Option: Purification Tablets
o More Rigorous Purification Methods
* Potential Consumer Questions
o How long can I store water prepared by these recommendations?
o Can I �can� water at home to prepare for emergencies?

Short Term Food Storage
(Publication No. FDNS-E 34-2)

* Preparing a Three-Day Emergency Supply
* Preparing a Two-Week Emergency Supply
* Food Suggestions
o Food Ideas That Keep on the Shelf
* If the Electricity Goes Off...
o Cooking Without Power
* Additional Advice About Canned Foods
o Cleaning Sealed Cans After a Flood
* Frequently Asked Questions About Food Dates and Storage

Long Term Food Storage
(Publication No. FDNS-E 34-1)

* Putting Together a Disaster Supply Kit
* Nutrition Information for Emergency Food Storage
* Stocking a Long-term Emergency Food Supply
o Bulk Staples
o Stocking Foods for Infants
o Other Foods to Supplement Your Bulk Staples
* Storage and Preparation of Food Supplies
o Grains
o Non-fat Dry Milk/Dairy Products
o Other Foods or Ingredients
o Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
* Shelf Life of Foods for Storage (Unopened)
* If the Electricity Goes Off

Preserving Food: Processing Jams and Jellies
(Publication No. FDNS-E 37-1)

* Follow These Steps in Making Jam or Jelly at Home
* Do I have to pre-sterilize the jars?
* Are there other methods of sealing jars?
* Should I worry about mold?
* Summary

Preserving Food: Using Boiling Water Canners
(Publication No. FDNS-E 37-2)

* Follow these steps for successful boiling water canning

Preserving Food: Using Pressure Canners
(Publication No. FDNS-E 37-3)

* Follow these steps for successful pressure canning

Document use:
Permission is granted to reproduce these materials in whole or in part for educational purposes only (not for profit beyond the cost of reproduction) provided that the author and the University of Georgia receive acknowledgement and the notice is included:

Reprinted with permission from the University of Georgia.
Andress, E. (1999). Consumer's Guide: Preparing an Emergency Food Supply. Athens, GA: University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service.
Content Person Contact: Elizabeth L. Andress, Ph.D. eandress@uga.edu
Copyright Permission: (706) 542-4860
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Publication Date: 1999-01-19
Entry Date: 1999-01-29
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Pub #: FDNS-E-34-CS