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Survival Basics: Emergency Kits
Date: September 21st, 2022 | Institution: Oregon State University | Hazard: Fire, Flood, Heatwave, Huricane, Hurricane, Power Outage, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wind, Winter Weather

In a natural disaster or other emergency, the key to survival is being prepared. Be ready with an emergency kit for your family. Emergency kits contain the basic needs for life: food, water, warmth, first-aid supplies, medications, medical equipment, flashlights and protection from the elements. Learn how to pack your…

High Speed Hand Washing resources
Date: October 20th, 2020 | Institution: Oregon State University Extension | Hazard: Biohazard, Chemical, Drought, Fire, Flood, Heatwave, Huricane, Mold, Nuclear, Power Outage, Terrorism, Tornado, Wildfire, Wind, Winter Weather

With the High Speed Hand Washing technique and some practice, washing your hands properly helps save time, water, energy and prevent the spread of disease. Absences due to illness are reduced. Groups of 5 to 20 or 30 adults to preschoolers can get their hands washed in 5 minutes or…

Improve indoor air quality from wildfire smoke during COVID-19
Date: October 20th, 2020 | Institution: Oregon State University Extension | Hazard: Biohazard, Chemical, Fire, Mold, Power Outage, Wildfire

Educational Article: Officials warn us to stay indoors when air quality is poor due to heavy smoke from wildfires. Reduced exposure to smoke helps protect our lungs, heart, eyes, nose, throat and immune systems. Staying indoors, if possible, can be one of the best ways to protect against the potentially…

Keeping Food Safe During a Power Outage
Date: June 7th, 2018 | Institution: Michigan State University | Hazard: Power Outage

Fact sheet that provides tips to keep food safe before, during and after a power outage

Preparing Food Without Power
Date: January 1st, 2016 | Institution: University of Minnesota | Hazard: Power Outage

Explains how to prepare food when there is no or limited power. Includes safety advice for alternative cooking methods, and suggestions for no-cook foods, food preparation and safe food handling.

Power Outages: Keep Food Safe
Date: January 1st, 2016 | Institution: University of Minnesota | Hazard: Power Outage

Provides recommendations on how to keep foods cold or frozen and determining when food safety has been compromised.

Safe Handling of Food and Water in a Hurricane or Related Disaster
Date: January 1st, 2015 | Institution: University of Florida | Hazard: Flood, Hurricane, Power Outage, Thunderstorms

This document is FSHN0520, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2005. Reviewed January 2015.

Preparing Livestock in a Flood Zone
Date: January 1st, 2011 | Institution: University of Minnesota | Hazard: Flood, Power Outage

Identifies issues all livestock producers must consider when flooding is possible, including feed, water, power, relocation and mortality. Also, includes issues specific to dairy operations.

Sizing and Safety Tips for Standby Power Generators
Date: March 1st, 2009 | Institution: University of Missouri | Hazard: Power Outage

Article contains information on selecting the proper size generator for you and tips on safely maintaining and operating the generator. Page has link to a printable fact sheet and a YouTube video by Eric Evans.

Be Prepared with a 3-day Emergency Food Supply
Date: June 1st, 2006 | Institution: Michigan State University | Hazard: Power Outage

Provides tips on preparing and storing emergency food supplies, alternate cooking methods and safe food handling.

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