To Get Started: * Check your house for supplies that you already have on hand. * Decide where you will store supplies (food may be packed together in a single container or kept on shelves for easy rotation. * Meet With Your Family To Plan: * Discuss...
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To Get Started: * Check your house for supplies that you already have on hand. * Decide where you will store supplies (food may be packed together in a single container or kept on shelves for easy rotation. * Meet With Your Family To Plan: * Discuss the types of disasters that could occur. * Explain how to prepare; explain when and how to respond. * Discuss what to do if you need to evacuate. * Where will you go? * How will you get there? * What is your alternate route? * What must you take with you? * Suggested Foods * Select based on your family's needs and preferences. Pick low-salt, water-packed varieties when possible. * Canned Meat: Tuna, chicken, ravioli, chili, beef stew, spam, corned beef, etc. * Vegetables: Green beans, kernel corn, peas, beets, kidney beans, carrots, etc. * Fruit: Pears, peaches, mandarin oranges, applesauce, etc. * Cereal: Cheerios, Chex, Kix, Shredded Wheat, etc. * Quick Energy Snacks: Granola bars, raisins, etc. * In case of evacuation, your emergency... See less