Clatsop County Emergency Management is in the middle of its 6 Weeks Ready campaign to help employees and residents prepare for a natural or man-made disaster.
After sharing some basic planning and preparation guidance in the first three weeks, Week 4 focuses on emergency food and water storage.
You may usually have enough food on hand to last a few days, but what about water?
What if you needed enough food and water to get by for 2 weeks or longer?
Creating an extra supply of food and water will create additional expense, but you don't have to do it all at once. Buying a little each week will spread out the cost while helping you avoid developing a cache full of items that expire at the same time. If you'd rather make quick work of this task with a readymade shopping list or pre-packaged emergency food kits, there are many options to be found online and in the community.
If you're short on time and looking for a one-stop resource for both, check out this brochure developed by FEMA and the Red Cross.