After a disaster such as a hurricane or flood, your food and water supplies may have become contaminated or been temporarily cut off.
Use the resources below to make sure your food and water is safe.
- Cooking When the Power Goes Off ( En Español ) (pdf)
- Decontaminating Flooded Wells ( En Español ) (pdf)
- Disinfecting Water After a Disaster ( En Español )
- Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination ( En Español )
- Water Well Testing and Education Programs (external link)
- Emergency Food and Water Supplies
- Food Safety for Relief Volunteers (pdf)
- Foods & Supplies to Have on Hand When Power is Limited or Uncertain ( En Español ) (pdf )
- Handling Food or Drinks When Losing Power ( En Español ) (pdf)
- Identifying & Handling Spoiled Unsafe Food After a Disaster ( En Español ) (pdf)
- Protect Yourself and Others after a Chemical Fire (pdf)
- Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies ( En Español ) (pdf)
- Wastewater Treatment Systems: responding to power outages and floods (pdf)
- Water is Vital – Especially after a Disaster (pdf)
Additional Resources:
- Food Safety Guide for After Severe Storms, Hurricanes & Flooding (pdf)
- Infographic: Food Safety Before, During & After a Power Outage (pdf)
- Cooking with Limited Resources (external link)
- Emergency Shelter Sanitation Guidelines (pdf)
- Guidance to Retail Food Establishments Under a Boil Order (pdf)
- Reopening a Retail Food Establishment After an Emergency (pdf)
