#HurricaneMatthew: Food, Water Safety Tips Via The Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has provided safety tips to the public regarding food and water supplies as hurricane Matthew nears the island.
Matthew remains a dangerous Category 4 storm with sustained winds of approximately 140 mph.
The center of the storm is still projected to pass between Jamaica and Haiti within the next 48 hours.
Food Safety Tips
• Do not store food items with chemicals such as kerosene, bleach, detergents and insect sprays.
• Do not use food from tins which have signs of dents, bulges or other damage.
• Keep food items in a dry, cool place.
• Store packages of sugar, flour, rice and crackers in their original package or in tightly closed containers.
• Keep a bag with emergency food supply in the event that you have to evacuate your home. This should include only canned and dry food items.
Water Safety Tips
• Store your water in a clean covered container.
• Do not use containers which have stored harmful chemicals.
• Use a clean container, with a handle, to “dip up” water from storage.
• The lid of the container should fit tightly to prevent mosquito breeding.
Credits: NASA/NOAA GOES Project
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