Safe Food

Sigue los siguientes consejos para que tú y tu familia se mantengan saludables en todo momento, especialmente durante una emergencia.

Handling food

Remove from your refrigerator any perishable foods (meat, cheese, milk, fruits, sauces, eggs, juices, and leftovers) that have been without electricity for over 4 hours.
Remove foods with any unusual odor, color or texture. When in doubt, it would be best to throw them out.
Remove any foods in cans or container that are bulging, open or damaged.
If you don’t have a power generator, empty out and clean the refrigerator. Remember to leave it open to avoid mold and odors.
Use a cleaner with bleach to disinfect the refrigerator.
Thawed food with ice crystals can be refrozen or cooked.
If a full refrigerator is not open during a power outage, the food will be safe for 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full).

Consume canned food in moderation; their high sodium content can raise your blood pressure.
Mix meat with vegetables.
Prefer whole grain breads and crackers. If they are not available, control your portions.
Drink water; it is important to keep your body functioning properly. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to get hydrated.
If you don’t have distilled water, boil water for a minute. After it boils, add 8 drops of regular bleach to a gallon of water. Stir and let it rest for 30 minutes before drinking.