In the event of an emergency or disaster, it is important to be prepared with the right supplies. This includes stocking up on food and water that can be stored in airtight, moisture-proof containers in cool places away from direct light. If any food has developed any unusual characteristics, it should not be used, regardless of the date on the package. Thawed foods that have been kept at 40 degrees F or lower for two days or less can be cooked and then refrozen or canned.
In the event of a power outage, a full, well-functioning freezer should keep food frozen for two days if the temperature is 0 degrees F or lower. If ice crystals remain or if the freezer temperature has been maintained at 40 degrees F or below, the food can be eaten. It is important to keep a list of dates when food should be inspected and possibly rotated (used and then replaced with newly purchased items). Mishandling fresh food can also change the safe storage time of food, regardless of packaging dates.
When stocking an emergency kit, it is important to consider all possible scenarios. This means preparing supplies for home, work, and car. In addition to food and water, other items such as survival equipment, a grill, camping stove, and fuel should also be included. All items in the emergency kit should be inventoried and replenished regularly, usually every six months.
It is also important to remember that water is used for many reasons besides drinking, such as cooking, washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and even bathing in an emergency. During an emergency situation involving the campus, the UNL home page can be converted to a low-bandwidth version, free of most graphics for easy transmission and server loading.
Knowing that they or their children are learning great skills while spending time with someone who has life experience and who has a lot of knowledge to pass on in a safe environment has to be worth a few cans of food or survival equipment worth ten to fifteen dollars. A best use date if used earlier or best if used before is the date of use to eat the food at its best quality or taste.
