With Hurricane Milton expected to impact Florida, residents are being urged to prepare.
Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a major hurricane early Thursday. some are recommended Food and Drink Items every home should have during and after a hurricane.
Read about the five items that FEMA and other organizations suggest people already have at home a storm Approach.
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1. water
Online pamphlets from FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross say every household should have at least one gallon of water per person, per day, during an emergency.
“Consider at least two weeks of storage water supplies For every member of your family. If you are unable to store this amount, store as much as possible,” FEMA and the Red Cross advise.
According to FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross, every household should have at least one gallon of water per person per day. (iStock)
Under normal circumstances, a person needs about a half-gallon of water a day, he said — but breastfeeding mothers, children and those living in hot climates need even more.
FEMA and the Red Cross state, “To prepare the safest and most reliable emergency supply of water, it is recommended that you purchase commercially bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container, and do not store it until Open until you need to use it.” ,
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When water supplies become low, don’t ration water, publications from those agencies note.
“Drink as much as you need today and try to find more for tomorrow.”
Hidden sources of water in a person’s home include “hot water tanks, pipes and ice rinks”.
Hurricane Milton, seen here in an October 6 satellite image, is threatening Florida. (NOAA via AP)
FEMA and the American Red Cross advise, “You should not use water from toilet flush tanks or bowls, radiators, waterbeds, or swimming pools/spas.”
2. Canned Foods
FEMA and the American Red Cross state that canned foods are particularly useful because they often have a long shelf life and can usually be eaten straight from the can without cooking.
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,canned food Can be eaten straight out of the box. If you heat it in a can, be sure to open the can and remove the label before heating,” FEMA and the Red Cross said.
Most canned foods can be eaten straight from the can without cooking. (iStock)
Do not eat food from a container that has teeth or is swollen.
Instead, throw away these products, the organization advises.
At a minimum, a person should find a three-day supply of food at home an emergency, FEMA and the Red Cross said.
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Additionally, it is advisable to have a manual can opener and disposable utensils on hand.
3. Shelf-Stable Protein Alternatives
Protein options that don’t require refrigeration are another good thing to have on hand during a storm.
Florida’s Division of Emergency Management recommends a seven-day supply of “non-perishable packaged or canned foods and beverages.”
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According to the Houston Food Bank nutrition education department website, these include peanut butter (and other nut butters), canned tuna, canned turkey, canned chicken, nuts and jerky.
Peanut butter and other nut butters are good sources of protein to have on hand as you prepare for a storm. (iStock)
According to the Healthline website, protein helps a person feel full and reduces their appetite – all while boosting metabolism.
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“Take into account dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences when deciding what types of foods to include,” Red Cross spokeswoman Stephanie Fox told Fox News Digital.
4. Shelf-Stable Dairy (or Dairy Alternatives)
Instead of going out and buying gallons of milk before the storm, stock up on shelf-stable varieties, the Houston Food Bank said.
There are shelf-stable versions of both dairy milk and milk alternatives (including almond, rice, and soy).
According to the website of milk producing company Horizon Organic, shelf-stable milk is pasteurized and packaged differently than other types of milk.
“Shelf-stable milk is safe to store at room temperature, so you can keep them in the pantry.”
“With UHT pasteurization and airtight, non-light packaging, our shelf-stable milks are safe to store at room temperature, so you can keep them in the pantry,” says Horizon Organic.
It says, “UHT pasteurization” is a process that uses very high temperatures to kill bacteria.
Still, like normal milk, these products expire and should be consumed before the best by date, it said.
5. Food for special diets
It is important to consider special dietary needs for infant formula, powdered formula and the elderly when preparing weather diester, Fox said from the Red Cross.
Canned foods, bottled water, and peanut butter are some of the items a person should have on hand in case of a hurricane. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; iStock)
It’s also good to have food on hand that people enjoy eating.
FEMA and the Red Cross said, “Familiar foods are important. They boost morale and give people a sense of security in times of stress.”
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“Try to include foods that they will enjoy and that are also high in calories and nutrition. Foods that do not require refrigeration, water, special preparation or cooking are best.”
Fox News Digital contacted FEMA for additional comment.
