Plan for Emergencies/Disasters
Food Safety and Preparing for Emergencies/Disasters
- What happens after a flood, when the electricity is off?
- How to keep things fresh for short-term emergencies.
- How long can food sit in a refrigerator without electricity?
- At what temperature does food begin to spoil?
- What should I know about food safety after a flood?
- WHAT TO DO WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT – Tips and suggestions to keep your family’s food SAFE in an emergency
- STORING FOOD FOR SHORT-TERM EMERGENCIES – Needed information on food to keep on hand in case of an emergency
- STORING WATER FOR SHORT-TERM EMERGENCIES – How much water do you need in an emergency?
- FLOODED GARDENS – IS PRODUCE SAFE?
Food Storage Chart
How long can different foods be safely stored in the cupboard? In the refrigerator? In the freezer?
Food will stay fresher and safer, and you will have less waste, when you follow the proper storage guidelines.
Keep a copy of our Food Storage Chart handy in your kitchen.
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Nutrition Education Staff
Renee Vertin, R.D.
Senior Lecturer
B.S. Nutrition & Medical Dietetics –
University of Illinois at Chicago and
B.S.Insurance – Ferris State University
Nutrition Education Program Coordinator (WNEP)
Master Food Preserver Volunteer
Email: renee.vertin@ces.uwex.edu
Phone: 262-335-4841
Washington County UW-Extension
PO Box 2003
333 East Washington Street, Suite 1200
West Bend, WI 53095
Wisconsin Toll-Free: 800-616-0046
Fax: 262-335-4863
Relay: Dial 711
