Be sure to have enough supplies to last for at least three (3) days. Stock up on ready-to-eat meats, fruits and vegetables. Remember to check, use and change items before they expire. Replace stored food and water supplies every six months. Be sure to write the date you store it on all containers. Always remember to replace any items used from your disaster survival kit. Do not use powdered formulas with treated water.
This activity is co-funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).
The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the donor agencies supporting the activity or of CDEMA (formerly CDERA). © 2010
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