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Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they last a long
time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your
perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to
minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible.
To help preserve your food, keep the
following supplies in your home:
❑ One or more coolers—Inexpensive
Styrofoam coolers work well
❑ Ice—Surrounding your food with ice in a
cooler or in the refrigerator will keep food
colder for a longer period of time during a
prolonged power outage
❑ A digital quick-response thermometer—
With these thermometers you can quickly
check the internal temperatures of food to
ensure they are cold enough to use safely
If someone in your home is dependent on
electric-powered, life-sustaining equipment,
remember to include backup power.
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Keep a non-cordless telephone in your
home. It is likely to work even when the
power is out
Keep your car's gas tank full
Keep food as safe as possible.
❑ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed
❑ First use perishable food from the refrigerator.
An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold
for about 4 hours
❑ Then use food from the freezer. A full
freezer will keep the temperature for about
48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the
door remains closed
❑ Use your non-perishable foods after using
food from the refrigerator and freezer
❑ If it looks like the power outage will
continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler
with ice for your freezer items
❑ Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it
covered at all times
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