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April - Food

The mission of do1thing is to move individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities to prepare for all hazards and become disaster resilient.

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Can of food graphic Consider putting aside a dedicated 3 day supply of food for emergencies (especially if your lifestyle keeps you from cooking for yourself on a regular basis). In a disaster you may not be able to get to a store, and credit cards and ATM machines may not be working.

THE GOAL: Have a food supply that will meet the needs of your household for three days without outside assistance.

Do One Thing (choose one thing to do this month)

Purchase and store a dedicated three day emergency food supply for your household.
Make a food storage plan that will meet your family's needs in a disaster (including pets).
Take steps to make sure food in your refridgerator and freezer will stay cold in a power outage.