Hi axemurder,
Thank you for an interesting question.
http://www.hospitalityguild.com/GuidePro/Food%20Safety/outage.htm
"...non-perishable foods that don't require refrigeration, and choose
single-serve sizes if available to avoid the need for refrigeration of
unused portions. Consider these easy, healthy, shelf-stable foods:
- Breads/Grains: single-serving boxes of cereal, trail mix, energy
bars, granola bars, cereal bars, bagels, muffins, crackers, popcorn
and chips
- Fruits and Vegetables: carrot and celery sticks and other cut-up
raw vegetables, grapes, single-serve applesauce, whole fruit (apples,
peaches, bananas), dried fruit mix and juice boxes
- Dairy Alternatives: single-serve milk or soy beverage boxes and
nonrefrigerated pudding cups
- Meat and Other Protein Sources: cans of tuna, beef jerky, peanut
butter (for sandwiches or with celery and apples), nuts and
single-serve packages of peanut butter and crackers
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http://hometown.aol.com/minnyminew/weather_hurricanes_food.htm
- Ready-to-eat Canned & Jarred Meats & Fish, such as Tuna, chunk chicken or ham.
- Canned Fruits. Get the ones packed in juice, not in syrup.
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Soups, Stews & Chillis
- High energy foods like peanut butter, jelly, honey, granola bars, trail mix
Shelf-stable Puddings and Gelatin
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http://www.wgtx.com/articles/Hurricane.html
"Canned foods are cooked foods that can be heated in the can after the
lid and the label are removed. Some, such as whole-kernel corn, can be
eaten cold out of the can. Canned meats and meat spreads can be used
for sandwitches or snacks. Other foods that don't require cooking and
are good in emergencies: granola bars, cereal (with powered milk) and
nuts." (sunflower seeds)
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http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/flood/foodpowr.htm
"In emergency conditions, foods that should keep for a few days at
room temperature (about 68 to 72 degrees) include:
Butter, margarine
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Dried fruits and coconut
Open jars of peanut butter, jelly, relish, taco sauce, barbecue sauce,
mustard, ketchup and olives.
Hard and processed cheeses
Fruit juices
Fresh herbs and spices
Fruit pies"
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Disaster Planning for Vegetarians
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj99nov/99bdisaster.htm
"Do vegetarians have it easier in case of a disaster? Possibly. Many
meat items will spoil quickly and have to be discarded; canned and
dried beans will keep. Certainly with some advance planning, a
vegetarian's food needs can be met even during a disaster.
Sample Menu
Here is one possible menu for a family of four which does not require
refrigeration, cooking, or water to prepare foods. [...] All serving
sizes are per person.
Breakfast
Cold cereal, 2 ounces
Raisins, cup
Soymilk, 8 ounces
Fruit juice, 8 ounces
Lunch
Peanut butter or almond butter, 2 Tablespoons
Crackers, 12
Unsweetened canned fruit, 7 ounces
Fruit juice, 8 ounces
Dinner
Bean spread (6 ounces of canned beans, mashed with spices--chili
powder or cumin or garlic added)
Baked corn chips or crackers
Canned vegetable, 1 cup
Unsweetened canned fruit, 4 ounces
Graham crackers, 1 ounce
Soymilk, 8 ounces
Snacks
Roasted peanuts
Granola cereal
Wheat crackers
[...]
Three-Day Food Supply for a Family of Four Disaster Kit
(based on menu)
Two 15- to 20-ounce boxes of cold ready-to-eat cereal
1 pound can of raisins (do not need to be refrigerated after opening)
Six 1-liter-size aseptic cartons of fortified soymilk
Six half-gallon bottles of fruit juice (can remain at room temperature
for a day after opening)
One 1-pound jar of peanut butter or almond butter
One 1-pound package dry, crisp crackers
One bag of baked corn chips
Three 29-ounce cans of unsweetened fruit
Three 15- to 20-ounce cans of unsweetened fruit
Six 15-ounce cans of cooked beans (like kidney beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, etc)
Six 15-ounce cans of vegetables
1 box of graham crackers
1 pound of granola (if purchased in bulk, store in tightly sealed glass container)
Three 12-ounce packages of whole wheat crackers
12 ounces of nuts (if purchased in bulk, store in tightly sealed glass container)
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http://www.disastereducation.org/library/public_2004/Appendix.pdf
Specifically, consider packing:
? Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables.
? Canned juice, milk, and soup.
? High-energy foods, such as peanut butter, jelly, salt-free crackers,
and energy bars.
? Trail mix (prepackaged or homemade).
? Comfort foods, such as hard candy, sweetened cereals, candy bars, and
cookies.
? Instant coffee, tea bags.
? Compressed food bars. They store well, are lightweight, taste good, and are
nutritious.
? Dried foods. They can be nutritious and satisfying, but may contain
a lot of salt,
which promotes thirst. If salt is a problem, used dried fruit, like raisins.
? Freeze-dried foods. They are tasty and lightweight, but will need water for
reconstitution.
? Whole-grain cereals (oatmeal, granola, multi-grain).
? Instant meals. Cups of noodles or cups of soup are a good addition, although
they need water for reconstitution and may contain a lot of salt.
? Snack-sized canned goods, which generally have pull-top lids or twist-open keys.
? Prepackaged beverages. Those in foil packets and foil-lined boxes are sealed
and will keep for a long time if the seal is not broken."
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http://www.mariposamall.com/democrats/survival.htm
Most canned goods have a shelf life of 3 to 5 years, so don't hesitate to stock up.
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Food & Water Supply Tips and Reminders for Hurricanes/Disasters
http://www.flagsafe.ufl.edu/snn/safefood.html
3-day supplies include:
From the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group:
This group includes crackers, dry bread sticks, pretzels, melba toast,
read-to-eat cereal, granola bars, rice cakes and popcorn cakes.
From the Fruit Group:
canned fruit, fruit leather (roll-ups), applesauce, dried fruits
(raisins, prunes, apricots), canned or bottled fruit juice.
From the Vegetable Group:
This group includes canned vegetables, canned vegetable soups.
From the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs and Nuts Group:
This group includes canned tuna, canned chicken/turkey, canned meat,
canned soup with meat, canned chili (meat or bean), sardines, canned
beans, canned ravioli/spaghetti, canned ham/pork, canned stew, Vienna
sausage, nuts, commercially prepared turkey or beef jerky.
From the Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group:
This group includes boxed (shelf-stable) milk or soymilk, canned
evaporated milk and canned pudding.
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http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/safefood/1996/act3.html
Non-Perishable:
- Beef Jerky High Protein
- Whole Cantelope or Intact Banana
The outer rind of the melon and the banana skin serve as barriers to
keep microorganisms from getting on the fruit.
- Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
The moisture content of this product is too low to support microbial growth.
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Addtional tips:
You might get a cooler and fill it with a couple Frozen gel Polar Ice
Packs. Frozen gel packs can be found at grocery stores and
drugstores... and stay cold for days. Keep the lid closed as much as
possible.
Fill your cooler up with apples, oranges, grapes, single serve
applesauce, whole fruit (apples, oranges, peaches, bananas) and other
fruit that appeals to you. You can buy carrot sticks, celery sticks,
broccoli, etc., in packages at the grocery store and keep them in
plastic bags for a nutritious side dish. Buy dried fruit mix and
juice boxes.
Store food in water-tight containers to prevent contact with melting ice water.
Keep the cooler away from the sun and covered with a blanket if
possible for further insulation.
If you don't have a cooler, try freezing sandwiches. Use
coarse-textured breads that don't get soggy when thawed.
Camping stores carry squeeze tubes that you can fill with peanut
butter, honey, or jams.
Keep a manual can opener in the trunk for opening cans.
Disposable plates and utensils that do not need to be washed in hot water.
Keep a roll of paper towels in the trunk. You can use ice or melted
water for cleanup.
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
