Power Outage Safety

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Power outage safety. What causes power outages. While the power is out keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to keep food cold for longer. If the power is out for less than 2 hours then the food in your refrigerator and freezer will be safe to consume. Never go near or touch a power line.

Visit keep food and water safe after a disaster or emergency for more information. Downed wires that may be sparking or near water. Severe weather high winds lightning winter storms heat waves rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment. Keep the door closed as much as possible.

As power outages. While the power is out keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to keep food cold for longer. Use portable generators outdoors only well away from open windows and doors. If electrical power lines are down dont touch them.

Report downed lines to your utility company. Unplug appliances and electronics limit cell phone use to conserve battery life. Throw out unsafe food. Letting im know about safety hazards helps prevent phone lines from becoming overloaded and helps us prioritize.

What to keep what to toss. Repairing maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment. When to save it and when to throw it out as the usda notes in keeping food safe during an emergency your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. By taking a proactive approach to food safety you can stay nourished during a power outage and save money on groceries.

As power outages continue across new jersey follow these food safety guidelines for refrigerated and frozen food. Power outages may be on the rise amidst the escalating impacts of climate change extreme weather events and wildfires but food waste doesnt have to be. Food safety during a power outage. Food safety if the power is out for less than 4 hours then the food in your refrigerator and freezer will be safe to consume.

A safety hazard is a condition that poses an immediate risk to the public and can include. If the power is out for longer than 2 hours follow the guidelines below. Power outage also called a power cut a power blackout power failure or a blackout is a short term or a long term loss of the electric power to a particular area. Power outage food safety.

Stay away from the downed power lines park vehicles in protected areas. Trees that have fallen on power lines.