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USDA Offers Advice on Keeping Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
USDA Offers Advice on Keeping Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
USDA Offers Advice on Keeping Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
Power outages are a major concern when severe weather strikes. Extended periods without power - such as the outage many Hannibal residents faced last May after straight-line winds damaged much of the city - can lead to contamination of food stored in refrigerators and freezers. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, " Power outages from weather emergencies compromise the sa