TO: DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel
FROM: Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services
DATE: June 9, 2008
RE: United States Department of Agriculture Advisory:  Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency


INFORMATIONAL ADVISORY

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations that will help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages and other problems that are often associated with severe weather events.

See the attached file provided by the USDA

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_060508_02/index.asp

Please share as appropriate.

Connecticut Developmental Services

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Hartford Connecticut 06106