By Faye Griffiths-Smith, UConn Extension Family Economics & Resource Management Educator By gathering important information now, you can make it much easier for family members and yourself to recover from an emergency or disaster situation. For example, in the event of a severe storm, it might be necessary to quickly evacuate your home. There may […]

By Diane Wright Hirsch, UConn Extension emerita food safety educator Cleaning Refrigerators & Freezers Food Contaminated by Flood Water If your house (and food supply) was damaged by flooding, even non-perishable foods can present a food safety problem. Do not eat any food that may have come into contact with flood water, particularly those that […]

By Diane Wright Hirsch, UConn Extension emerita food safety educator Frozen Foods Food Still contains ice crystals and feels as cold as if refrigerated Thawed. Held above 40°F for over 2 hours MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, EGGS Beef, veal, lamb, pork, and ground meats. Poultry and ground poultry Refreeze Discard   Fish, shellfish, breaded seafood products […]

By Mary Ellen Welch, UConn Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Sheltering in place means staying indoors at a safe location during an emergency/storm. It may be home, work, school, or somewhere else. For your own safety, evacuate (leave) if directed to by a public official. Try to be in a safe location, if possible, […]

By Faye Griffiths-Smith, UConn Extension Family Economics & Resource Management Educator A home inventory is a tool you can use to document your ownership of personal property. Homeowners and renters can benefit from having an up to date household inventory in several ways. You can: Over the years, families and households can collect a variety […]