Bears live primarily in the forest and they have a remarkable way of adapting to people moving in to their territory. Black bears eat berries, nuts, tubers, roots, honey, worms, buds, leaves, fruit, twigs, grubs, fish, insects, and small mammals. In the spring, black bears even eat the inside layer of young trees. They must eat between 11 and 18 pounds of food each day to stay healthy. Black bears hibernate during the winter months.
Water should be boiled for at least 3 to 5 minutes to sanitize it. Some agencies recommend boiling for 10 minutes just to be safe. If you live at high altitudes, add a minute for every 1000 feet above sea level.
Drinking Water: â¢ Boil water for a minimum of 1 minute or use bottled water. Food: â¢ Wash ready to eat foods, such as fruits and vegetables, in bottled water or water boiled for at least 1 minute. Get rid of ice cubes made with contaminated water. Washing Dishes: â¢ Wash and rinse dishes with boiled or bottled water and dish soap. â¢ You can use a dishwasher, as long as the temperature reaches at least 160o F degrees. Bathing/Showering: â¢ Adults may continue to shower as long as no water is swallowed.