Here are five food and drink essentials that Florida residents should have at their homes as Hurricane Milton looms. Plus, here are tips from FEMA and the American Red Cross.
With Hurricane Milton expected to impact Florida, residents are being urged to prepare. Milton is forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane along Florida's Gulf Coast early on Thursday. There are some recommended food and drink items that every household should have during and after a storm. Read on for five items that FEMA and other organizations suggest people have at home before a storm approaches.
Water Every home should have at least one gallon of water, per person, per day, on hand during an emergency, FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross' online pamphlets say. 'Consider storing at least a two-week supply of water for each member of your family. If you are unable to store this quantity, store as much as you can,' FEMA and the Red Cross advise.
As for what types of food to include, take into consideration dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences,' Stephanie Fox, a spokesperson for the Red Cross, told Fox News Digital. 4. Shelf-stable dairy Rather than go out and buy gallons of milk before a storm, stock up instead on shelf-stable varieties, the Houston Food Bank said. Both dairy milk and milk alternatives have shelf-stable versions.
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