Most disaster checklists include a recommendation for a three-day food supply for each occupant of the household. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re choosing those foods.

This will give you an idea of what a three-day supply of shelf-stable foods for a family of four may look like. It is based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines 2005. If this example contains foods you don’t like, substitute foods you do like in the same food group.

Includes recipies for one-dish meals -- Chicken Stew, Taco Soup, Pork Chops, Beef Stew, Shrimp Bake and Tilapia Bake

Includes a list of shelf-stable foods to have on hand

It’s time to pull out your family disaster plan. Even if you don’t have one, there are still things you can do! Find tips on what to do when preparing for a hurricane and Emergency Management Office telephone numbers for selected Louisiana parishes (most affected by hurricanes and tropical storms). It is designed to print on legal-sized paper.