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Emergency Food and Water Supplies

Having a supply of food and water can be helpful in any kind of extended emergency. If you are unable to leave your home, if the local water supply becomes contaminated, or if access to food and …

Food water and beverage safety

… viruses, chemicals or toxins can make us sick. Learn about food and water safety and … floods, storms or earthquakes: Feeding your baby in emergencies (HealthLinkBC File #69g) … viruses, chemicals or toxins can make us sick. Learn about food and water safety and …

Food Safety Preparing

… Washing or rinsing meat and poultry makes it more likely that bacteria will spread from the … Washing or rinsing meat and poultry makes it more likely that bacteria will spread from the …

E Coli Infection From Food or Water

… Some strains of E. coli may also cause severe anemia or kidney failure, which can lead to … Some strains of E. coli may also cause severe anemia or kidney failure, which can lead to …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the facility’s evacuation plan Where would facility residents move to What is the role of family members in an …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… affects the surrounding trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a … a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality … well or piping Water lines may need to be flushed and water supplies may need to be …

Nitrate in well water

… particularly a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 … precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest choice for pregnant women is to drink water below the guideline …

Manganese in drinking water

… in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A … may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, … baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels …

Disinfecting drinking water

… groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, … pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by … short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine …

Well water testing

… or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, … Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local … treatment devices and their maintenance, follow-up sampling, and ongoing testing are the …