Home > Disaster Preparedness > Disaster Kits > Water and Food   Previous Next Page   Water One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation. Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may need more water. If you live in a warm weather climate more water may be necessary. Store water tightly in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person.   Food Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils. Choose foods your family will eat. Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal or granola Peanut butter Dried fruit Nuts Crackers Canned juices Non-perishable pasteurized milk High energy foods Vitamins Food for infants Comfort/stress foods Be Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared! Your Emergency Preparedness Team Kings County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management 280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634 www.kingscountyoem.com

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