Ep. 218: Emergency Preparedness During Disasters - Learn What Is Important to Keep Your Food Allergy Family Safe!

FAACT's Roundtable

Natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Finding safe food after or during a disaster can be frightening for those managing food allergies. The good news is that adequate preparation allows you and your family to remain food allergy-safe while navigating a natural disaster. We’re exploring food allergy-focused disaster preparedness with FAACT’s Vice President of Public Health, Nicole Della Santina, MPH, who will ease your mind and nerves by educating us on preparing for disasters and the aftermath.
Resources to keep you in the know:

• FAACT's Disaster Resource Center
• Build a Kit (Emergency) available in twelve languages from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• FEMA - Individual Assistance Application and Information available in 28 languages
• Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Services
• United Way (211) - Find help with crisis and emergency, housing, food and healthcare

Podcasts:

• Food Allergy Life: Home Emergency Preparedness
• Food Allergy Life: How to Pack Emergency Go- and Stay-Bags

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Thanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!