Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger
Food & water disruption
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Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.
What it is
An outage can interrupt safe refrigeration and access to food. Use official food-safety guidance rather than tasting suspect food. Source: FDA · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/power-outages-key-tips-consumers-about-food-safety
Water safety depends on the local situation. Follow the notice issued by your water provider or local officials. Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/water
First 72 minutes
This 72-minute structure is GetKit72's own organization of official guidance, not a government standard. Act immediately when needed; do not wait to seek help.
Before
After
UNFI cyber incident disrupted operations · June 2025
Reuters reported that United Natural Foods took some systems offline after discovering unauthorized activity, disrupting operations. This is a documented supply-chain example, not an active alert for your area.
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Kit for this hazard
Supply options, not a substitute for emergency instructions. Follow the official guidance and product instructions; never delay leaving an unsafe scene to collect equipment.
Water storage
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Water filter
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Shelf-stable food
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Manual can opener
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Frequently asked
How much water should I store?
When checking supplies, plan at least one gallon of water per person per day for several days. Source: Ready.gov · Water · https://www.ready.gov/water
Can I taste food to test whether it is safe?
Use FDA's food-temperature and storage guidance to decide what to discard. Do not taste food to test its safety. Source: FDA · Food safety during power outages · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/power-outages-key-tips-consumers-about-food-safety
Can I use food that touched floodwater?
Do not eat or drink anything that has touched floodwater. Source: FDA · Protect food and water during storms · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/protect-food-and-water-during-hurricanes-and-other-storms
Sources
- FDA · Food safety during power outages · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/power-outages-key-tips-consumers-about-food-safety
- Ready.gov · Water · https://www.ready.gov/water
- Ready.gov · Food · https://www.ready.gov/food
- FDA · Protect food and water during storms · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/protect-food-and-water-during-hurricanes-and-other-storms
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