This publication is the essential reference for foodservice and emergency planning.
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in Foodservice Operations
 

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in Foodservice Operations


Ruby P. Puckett, MA, RD, FCSI, CFE and Charnette Norton, MS, RD, FADA, FCSI, FHCFA

This publication is the essential reference for foodservice and emergency planning. Contents include an in-depth look at planning for all types of emergencies; distribution of food in an emergency situation; choosing distribution sites; establishing temporary kitchens; preparing foods with limited resources; security strategies and foodservice; biological and chemical contamination; and handling the unexpected.

Table of Contents


Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Reviewers

Chapter 1: Introduction to Disaster Planning
External Disasters
Internal Disasters
Technological Disasters

Chapter 2: What to Do in a Disaster or Emergency
External Disasters: Weather and Climate-Related Disasters
Hurricanes and Flash Floods
Tornadoes
Winter Storms
Heat Waves
Other External Disasters
Earthquakes
Volcanic Eruptions
Civil Disturbances
Accidents
Internal Disasters
Fire
Hazardous Spills
Technological Disasters
Emergency Water Plan

Chapter 3: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Warfare Considerations
Background on NBC Warfare
Protection from NBC Contamination
Biological Warfare Agents
Chemical Warfare Agents
Nuclear Weapons
Contamination and Decontamination of Food
Nuclear Contamination
Decontamination After a Nuclear Attack
Biological Contamination
Decontamination After a Biological Attack
Chemical Contamination
Decontamination After a Chemical Attack
Contamination and Decontamination of Water

Chapter 4: Transportation and Receiving of Food at the Disaster Site
Transportation of Food
Supply Security
Storage
Choosing and Setting Up Distribution Sites

Chapter 5: Other Considerations in Disaster Planning
Food Safety
Water Security
Food and Supply Storage
What to Store
How to Store Food and Supplies
Long-Term Storage
Menus

Chapter 6: The Disaster Plan
Developing a Plan
The Employment Process
Employees
Orientation and Training
Handling Unexpected Situations
Problem Solving

Appendix A Sources of Information About Food Safety
Appendix B Voluntary Agencies
Appendix C Disaster Assessment Checklist
Index

#3053  Softbound
100  PP,  2003
ISBN: 0-88091-305-3

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