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LA food bank now stocking disaster relief packs
The L.A. Regional Food Bank has teamed up with Abbott to create Disaster Relief Packs with hydration and nutrition products to be distributed during the next Southern California natural disaster.
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The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is stocking 1,000 disaster relief packs in partnership with Abbott, the maker of Pediasure and Pedialyte. Food and water shortages can often follow after disasters.
Why it matters: Last year’s L.A. fires were a stark reminder to emergency preparedness groups that cut off power and water can lead to a food crisis.
Why now: California is bracing itself for likely heavy rain and flooding as El Niño weather conditions are forecast for the West Coast this winter.
The backstory: For decades, Abbot has created similar disaster packs in Southern states for hurricane preparedness. It’s the company’s first West Coast collaboration.
Go deeper: Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should get ready for extreme weather this winter.
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