With a major winter storm blanketing many states, power outages have already affected hundreds of thousands of people. Here are some guidelines on whether food in your fridge will still be safe to eat and how to stay warm if your power is knocked out.
With a major winter storm blanketing many states, power outages have already affected hundreds of thousands of people this week. And that poses countless risks, from the loss of heat to the lack of safe-to-consume food or water.
The best offense is a good defense The best time to deal with a power outage is before it happens — meaning before the storm’s arrival. That means having emergency supplies on hand, especially non-perishable food, clothing for staying warm , blankets and comforters aplenty, a battery-operated radio and flashlights for every member of the household . Make sure to fill jugs with water and to fill bathtubs, so you have plenty of H20.
Once the power goes, do what you can to conserve heat. That means blocking drafts and limiting how often you open and close exterior doors. Also, Common Sense Home advises that you consider living as a family in one room during the outage as another heat-conserving method. But it’s smart to also adhere to a broader guiding principle when it comes to food safety: When in doubt, throw it out.
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