What Consumers Need to Know During Power Outages and Floods

The link below is to the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations website and provides basic information to consumers about precautions to take before, During and After Power Outages and Floods. For additional information please contact Environmental Health at (360) 249-4413.


http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsdisas.html#s2


Remember to call 911 for access to FIRE, POLICE, AID, RESCUE AND POISON CONTROL for help during an emergency. Call when life and/or property are in immediate danger; when you see smoke or fire; when a crime is being committed; when rescue or emergency assistance is needed.

DO NOT CALL 911 for information, such as road or weather conditions, area power outages, or directions. Use the link below to access the Grays Harbor County Division of Emergency Management for information on road closures, weather and other information.

http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/info/DEM/News.htm

Food Safety During Power Outages

A Guide For Food Establishments

The following link will direct you to a Washington State Department of Health Guide which provides information for Food Service Establishments about what to do before, during and after a power outage. If you have any questions please contact Environmental Halth at (360) 249-4413

http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/establishmentpoweroutage.pdf