Transcript [music] Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Don’t forget to include your “fur babies” and other beloved pets in your earthquake preparedness plans. Ready.gov, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, offers a helpful guide called Prepare Your Pets for Disasters, available online in twelve languages. Here are some essentials […]
Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.Preparing for an earthquake starts with learning, planning, and creating a plan for your family. This week, we’re highlighting two key resources. The first is “Two Weeks Ready” from the Washington Emergency Management Division. Available online, it covers public safety locations, alternate […]
Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.The Cascadia Subduction Zone runs off our coast from British Columbia to northern California. We’re overdue for a major earthquake that could disrupt water supplies for weeks, even months.Storing at least one gallon of water per day, per person and pet, for a minimum of 14 days […]
Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.Washington State experiences 1,000 earthquakes each year. After a major quake, safe drinking water becomes a critical resource for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. Disaster Ready Washington recommends storing two weeks of water for your family and pets – one gallon per person and pet, […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Without power, would you have food to survive two weeks after a major earthquake? Gather a two-week supply of non-perishable food. Think MyPlate choosing shelf stable fruits, vegetables, protein, grains and dairy. There are lots of choices easily found in your […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Do you know small earthquakes occur almost daily in Washington state? We have the second-highest risk of major earthquakes in the country. Are you prepared with enough food and water? The Emergency Management Division recommends having at least two weeks’ worth […]