When hurricane season comes around making sure your family is safe should be your number one concern before any other preparation. After you have an emergency plan in place then you can start to assemble together cooking ideas for a few days without power. Plan out what meals you’re going to make during the hurricane and be prepared to make some meals without power if you have a generator. When you’re preparing meals for a hurricane don’t forget to have disposable forks, knives, spoons, napkins, plates, and bowls to make clean-up easier.
Here are some helpful tips to assist you in planning out your meals during a hurricane:
Dehydrated meals
Plan on having at least three days of food stocked up in your home during a hurricane because if your community gets directly hit you will have to deal with power outages, road blockages, and damage to houses, businesses and gas stations. You will need food and water to get you through the next couple of days before the power in your area is fixed. Dehydrated meals are perfect during a hurricane because all you need to do is add water. These meals are wonderful because they are light and easy to travel with in case of an emergency. If you’re looking into stocking up on food while maintaining a good amount of energy during the day then dehydrated meals are the perfect solution for you.
Spices
If you’re evacuating during a hurricane packing spices is the perfect way to add flavor to your food. Most hurricane food can be bland and doesn’t have much of a taste. Pack up small bags filled with your favorite spices such as garlic powder, cayenne pepper, basil, black pepper, cinnamon, curry, oregano, mint, and multi-purpose seasonings. If you want to grill hamburgers and hot dogs during a hurricane make sure to pack dressing, relish, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Think about purchasing a disposable grill to make it easier for cleaning up after dinner and also because it’s more economical.
Diet restrictions
If you are evacuating with a family member that has high blood pressure, food allergies, or other health-related conditions make sure to check with them before you start stock-piling on food items. Ask what items are safe for them to eat and what items must be avoided.
Make sure your home is prepared with hurricane panels in Palm Bay, Florida before you start stocking up on food preparation. The safety of your family and your home is highly important. After you prepare your home with the help of Brevard Shutters, gather together some dehydrated meals, extra seasoning to spice up your food, and ask any family members if they have any diet restrictions.
