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Emergency Food Supplies
Keeping Food Safe During an EmergencyUSDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Find general guidelines and frequently asked questions about food safety in various emergency situations.
A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes (PDF | 2.04 MB)USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Keep food safe to minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Food Safety VideosUSDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
View various food safety videos and public service announcements.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Learn how, under TEFAP, commodity foods are made available to States and distributed by food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries that directly serve the public.
Food Safety Information for Hurricanes, Power Outages, & FloodsDHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Learn how to keep food safe after severe weather or power outages.
Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or EmergencyDHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you are in a disaster or emergency, it’s important that you take steps to prevent illness from unsafe food and water. Find more information here.