What to do during power outages
1.Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2.Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food stay frozen.
3.If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours:
Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
OR
Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space. This will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days.
OR
If dry ice or a food locker is not available, use or can perishable food at once.
Burn Hazard
Wear gloves when handling dry ice. Failure to do so can result in burns.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be safely refrozen, but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the condition of the food is poor, or you feel it is unsafe to eat, dispose of it immediately.
Moving care
Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry ice. Unplug the freezer and clean it thor- oughly. Tape the lid shut and tape electrical cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to pages
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