Extinguishing the Risk of Foodborne Illness during Wildfires The United States was impacted by more than 52,000 wildfires in 2020. Not only are wildfires damaging to homes, wildlife and health, they also pose risks to food and cookware. Here are some tips to prevent foodborne illness before and after a wildfire. Please note, make sure you are at a safe distance from the fire and have time to prepare before packing food. If feasible, evacuate before being told to do so. Evacuating and transporting food FSIS recommends having a cooler and extra ice or frozen bottles of water on hand in case of an emergency. There should be enough ice to keep the food at 40 F or below. Bring an appliance thermometer for the cooler. Refrigerated foods should be placed into the cooler last before evacuating the home. Place raw meat and poultry at the bottom of the cooler to avoid cross contamination. If possible, wrap them in plastic. | 
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