During hurricane season, it is wise to maintain the following:
Food – It is recommended that you maintain an adequate supply of food to last your household for at least 3 – 5 days after a storm.
Select items that are easy to prepare and have a relatively long shelf-life. Some examples are included in the table below.
Zero-Prep Food | Minimal-Prep Food |
· Dry cereal · Canned fruits · Canned vegetables · Canned juice · Ready to eat canned soups and meats · Canned pasta · Canned beans · Peanut Butter · Bread · Bananas · Apples · Oranges · Crackers · Nuts · Granola and energy bars |
· Rice · Pasta · Pasta Sauce · Seasoning · Oats |