Emergencies and disasters may disrupt school food service operations and increase food safety risks. 

The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Food Safety Emergency Response webpage is offering the following resources for school nutrition professionals, aimed help to prevent foodborne illness during emergencies and disasters. These resources are available in English and Spanish:

• The Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide supports school nutrition professionals in their response to food safety emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events.
• The Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits Poster is a supplementary resource which highlights key supplies to include in emergency kits that may be used during emergencies and disasters that impact foodservice operations.