Food safety in a public health emergency
What is Considered a Public Health Emergency in a Food Service Establishment?
- Fires
- Flooding
- Tornado
- Power Outages
- Water Shut Offs
- Boil Orders or Contaminated Waters
- Other natural or manmade disasters that affect the food or water supply
What Should Food Operators do to Prepare for Public Health Emergencies?
- Create emergency action plans and procedures (example: water emergency plans for how to operate safely during a boil order)
- Train the Person-in-Charge and all staff on how to respond to public health emergencies
- Contact the local health department for emergency specific guidance
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