If You Lose Power, Do You Lose Your Food Too?

FridgeHere comes the first winter storm of the year and they are calling for possible power outages but what should you do with the food in your fridge and freezer? How can you make it last and how do you know if it’s safe? Even though today’s article specifically refers to a Maine storm, the tips could be extremely helpful to any region that may lose power during a winter storm. Here’s one tip, “keep a thermometer in your refrigerator and freezer at all times to see if food is being stored at safe temperatures (which means 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the fridge and 0 degrees Fahrenheit for the freezer).”  To read more, CLICK HERE.