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Come Hurricane or Storms, USDA Prepares (Sep 5, 2008)
USDA's many agencies have deployed personnel and resources to federal, state and local authorities in preparation of landfall for Hanna as either tropical storm or hurricane, as well as the approach of Hurricane Ike.

USDA ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (Sep 3, 2008) | En Español PDF
Recommendations to those who have been, or may be, affected by severe storms.
See also:

Technical Guidance for Inspected Establishments, Food Service

Consumer Fact Sheets, Videos, & ASL Videocasts

USDA's Emergency Preparedness and Response

Back to School Food Safety Tips for Parents and Students (Aug 28, 2008)
Remember to clean, separate, cook, and chill to when packing lunches for school and work with tips from USDA-FSIS and the Partnership for Food Safety Education.

A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes \| PDF (2.1MB) \| En Español Keeping food safe during power outages and flooding. More emergency information...	Preparing for a Weather Emergency \| PDF \| En Español \| En Español PDF A list of steps to take before and after severe weather strikes.
Barbecue and Food Safety \| PDF \| En Español \| En Español PDF Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.	Foodborne Illness Peaks in Summer — Why? \| PDF \| En Español \| En Español PDF Learn the natural causes and the "people" causes for this seasonal upswing.
Last Modified: September 5, 2008


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