Food Safety in a Disaster or Emergency

How long will the refrigerator keep food cold if unopened during a power outage?

• About 6 hours

• About 2 hours

• About 8 hours

• About 4 hours

What is the best temperature range for storing canned or dried foods?

• 60°F to 90°F

• 30°F to 60°F

• 40°F to 70°F

• 50°F to 80°F

How much water should you store per person per day in preparation for an emergency?

• 0.5 gallons

• 1 gallon

• 2 gallons

• 1.5 gallons

After a recent hurricane, your pantry got flooded. What should you do with food that may have come into contact with the floodwater?

• Clean it with bleach

• Throw it away

• Freeze it immediately

• Cook it thoroughly

For how long should you boil cans and pouches to sanitize them after a flood?

• 10 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

What is the minimum amount of emergency food supply you should have on hand?

• 3-day supply

• 1-day supply

• 2-day supply

• 5-day supply

What should you do with home-canned food after a year?

• Check for spoilage and use if okay

• Throw it out

• Use it immediately

• Donate it

What should you do if your bottled water has an odor?

• Boil it before use

• Use it for cleaning only

• Dispose of it

• Filter it

During a power outage, how should you organize the frozen goods in your freezer to maintain their coldness for a longer period?

• Spread out evenly

• Group together

• Place in separate containers

• Place near the door

What should you not do with perishable food during a snowstorm?

• Place it out in the snow

• Keep it in the freezer

• Use homemade ice to keep it cold

• Consume it immediately