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In reply to the discussion: Anyone got any good ideas what to buy that can be eaten without cooking or opening refrigerator? [View all]Ilsa
(64,345 posts)and try to freeze large chunks of ice for keeping cold cuts cold. I liked having boiled eggs, refrigerated, for first day or so.
Breakfast bars, including protein bars, help also. There are also meals literally on the shelf at your grocery store that don't require refrigeration, although they probably taste better hot.
Be sure to also research community centers where you can go for help.
Eat hot food items until it is no longer safe, then switch to your "picnic" foods.
Gas up.
Get cash.
Draw up lots of water.
Depending on where you are, outside might be cold enough to keep food cold.
Good luck!
(Been through hurricanes.)
On edit: I forgot the canned chicken.
Also, consider getting a manual pump water filter or tablets for water purification.