FOOD
(See Also REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS)

TOP TIPS

• Stock up on food items that do not require cooking or refrigeration.
• Buy enough food for three to five days including non-perishable packaged or canned food, canned or shelf milk, cereal, etc., and snack foods.
• Assemble a Hurricane Cook Kit (see below).
• Prepare only what is necessary for one meal.

Hurricane Cook Kit

• Manual Can Opener
• Bottle Opener
• Paper Plates
• Paper Towels
• Plastic Utensils
• Alternatives to an Electric Stove
• Gas Stove
• Gas Grill
• Charcoal Grill (outside use only)
• Sterno (canned heat)

NEVER USE CHARCOAL INSIDE YOUR HOUSE OR GARAGE!
The smoke and fumes are deadly.

RELATED RESOURCES

• Hurricane Kit 8-Week Shopping Guide

Updated August 2008

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