Preparedness Matters
Emergency situations can affect access to fresh, healthy food. This can lead to increased food insecurity. When possible, people should store extra food and water for themselves and their families[]. Planners should partner with local organizations to provide meals to people who may have limited access to food during an emergency. For larger preparedness plans, partnerships with schools, community centers, churches, food pantries, and food banks are especially important[]. These organizations can often assist with making and delivering meals to those in need.
[EM12] Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (2023). Food Safety: A Recipe for National Preparedness. https://www.fema.gov/blog/food-safety-recipe-national-preparedness
[EM13] Kinsey, E. W., Hammer, J., Dupuis, R., Feuerstein-Simon, R., & Cannuscio, C. C. (2019). Planning for Food Access During Emergencies: Missed Meals in Philadelphia. American Journal of Public Health, 109(5), 781–783. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2019.304996