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Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.
Washington State experiences 1,000 earthquakes each year. After a major quake, safe drinking water becomes a critical resource for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. Disaster Ready Washington recommends storing two weeks of water for your family and pets - one gallon per person and pet, per day. For a family of four with one pet, that’s seventy gallons for an emergency water supply.
After an earthquake - turn off your home’s main water valve. This prevents water in your hot water heater and toilet tanks from draining due to gravity – potentially adding these additional water supplies. Be sure to locate and label the valve inside your home—and know how to operate it. Next week, learn more about storing water.
From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
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Resources
Emergency Management Division – Washington – Safeguarding Lives and Property. Prepare in a Year. https://mil.wa.gov/personal
United States Department of Homeland Security. Suggested Emergency Food Supplies. https://www.ready.gov/food.
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From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
Without power, would you have food to survive two weeks after a major earthquake?
Gather a two-week supply of non-perishable food. Think MyPlate choosing shelf stable fruits, vegetables, protein, grains and dairy. There are lots of choices easily found in your grocery store.
• Ready-to-eat canned goods such as tuna or chicken. Canned beans, fruits, and vegetables.
• Evaporated milk and protein shakes. Dried milk or buttermilk.
• High energy foods including nuts, peanut butter, granola bars, trail mix, and dried fruit.
• Comfort, packaged foods including cookies, candy, instant coffee and tea.
Freeze-dried food is a good option. Easy to store with a 25-year shelf life, you can find everything from freeze-dried chili to 30-day meal kits for families.
Thanks for listening, I’m Susie Craig.
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Resources
United States Department of Homeland Security. Suggested Emergency Food Supplies. https://www.ready.gov/food. Accessed online 3/20/25.
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FSM 334: Earthquake Preparedness: Prepare in a Year – One Hour a Month
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This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
Do you know small earthquakes occur almost daily in Washington state? We have the second-highest risk of major earthquakes in the country. Are you prepared with enough food and water? The Emergency Management Division recommends having at least two weeks' worth of food, water, and supplies to survive a disaster. This is important in western Washington, where numerous bridges and overpasses could be damaged in an earthquake, making evacuation difficult and delaying emergency response.
Visit Disaster Ready Washington to learn how spending just an hour a month for a year can help ensure your family stays safe during and after an earthquake. Planning guides are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese.
Start Your Earthquake Preparedness, now. I’m Susie Craig
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Resources
Emergency Management Division – Washington – Safeguarding Lives and Property. Prepare in a Year. https://mil.wa.gov/personal. Assessed online 3/19/25.
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FSM 333: Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
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I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.
Did you know there was a bill passed in 1996 which protects Americans from liability when donating food? When food is donated in “good faith” and “meets safety standards”, the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act safeguards you from lawsuits.
Why is this protection important? It makes it easier for businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to help others, addressing food insecurity while reducing food waste. For example, community gardens, restaurants, grocers, wholesalers, gleaners, food manufacturers, farmers, and even home gardeners are protected. All food donated must meet quality and labeling standards as required by Federal, state, and local laws.
Learn more about food donation, contact your local food bank.
This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
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Resources
United States Department of Agriculture. Frequently Asked Questions about the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/FAQs-GoodSamaritanAct.pdf. Assessed online 3/19/25.
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FSM 332: Restaurants Reduce Food Waste Keeping Food Safety in Mind
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From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.
Did you know it’s Food Waste Prevention Week in Washington state? This week, our podcast focuses on how restaurants reduce food waste while keeping food safe for you to eat. In a study by the National Restaurant Association, 55% of consumers consider a restaurant’s food waste reduction efforts when choosing a restaurant.
Here are some of the ways restaurants work to reduce food waste while keeping food safety in mind.
• They regularly audit food waste.
• They work with suppliers, receiving and storing food carefully, attentive to use by dates.
• They design menus to reduce waste, giving customers portion size choices and accommodating those who want to take leftovers home.
• They donate food to others following food safety protocols.
Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute.
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Resources
National Restaurant Association. 86 Food Waste: Managing Food Waste in Restaurants. https://www.restaurantkitchen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021_86FoodWaste_Report_Update.pdf. Accessed online 3.19/25.
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