Celiac.com 11/24/2017 - Do you have an emergency survival kit at home should disaster strike? Does that include drinking water and gluten-free provisions for at least a few days?
The fallout from the latest string of disasters still looms over parts of America; over Houston, Florida and neighboring states devastated by Hurricanes and by resulting floods; and over northern California communities devastated by wildfires.
That got us thinking about emergency kits. Gluten-Free-free emergency kits, to be precise.
What's in Your Emergency Gluten-Free Food Kit? This list is by no means authoritative or final. In fact, we are inviting you to share any favorites or ideas you may have for your own emergency kit.
Your Gluten-free Emergency Kit should include the following:
Water...

Celiac.com 04/24/2018 - Did you know in 2017 alone, the United States had OVER TENS OF THOUSANDS of people evacuate their homes due to natural disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and tsunamis? Most evacuation sites are not equipped to feed your family the safe gluten free foods that are required to stay healthy.  Are you prepared in case of an emergency? Do you have your Gluten Free Emergency Food Bag ready to grab and go?  
I have already lived through two natural disasters. Neither of which I ever want to experience again, but they taught me a very valuable lesson, which is why I created a Gluten Free Emergency Food Bag (see link below). Here’s my story. If you’ve ever lived in or visited the Los Angeles area, you’re probably familiar with the Santa Ana winds a...

Celiac.com 02/16/2024 - In addition to the humanitarian crisis resulting from the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, a separate humanitarian crisis has unfolded among Israeli hostages in Gaza, who have gone without essential medical treatment for over 100 days. The situation has raised serious concerns about the health and well-being of these individuals, many of whom are grappling with chronic illnesses. Reports from Maariv highlight the severity of the conditions, with some individuals suspected to have succumbed to infectious diseases amid the harsh living conditions in the strip.
In a significant development, talks between Israel and Qatar have included plans to transfer life-saving medicine to address the health issues faced by the Israeli hostages. This collaborative effort...

Celiac.com 07/01/2025 - Natural disasters, supply chain breakdowns, power outages, and pandemics don’t wait for anyone—least of all people with complex medical diets. For those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, being glutened during a crisis can be dangerous. A contaminated food supply might not just make you sick—it could leave you vulnerable when healthcare access is limited. Planning ahead with a tailored, gluten-free emergency stockpile isn’t paranoia; it’s protection.
This guide will help you build a long-lasting, celiac-safe food and medicine reserve, teach you how to interpret labels during scarcity, and offer tips for survival-style gluten-free eating—even when the world turns upside down.
What Happens If You Get Glutened During an Emergency?
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