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A power outage is an unexpected inconvenience that can leave you with spoiled food on your hands thanks to a nonfunctioning fridge. From melted bagged ice to sour dairy products, throwing out all these items will cost you. Follow these steps to avoid losing produce and money.

5 Ways to Keep Food Fresh During a Power Outage

1. Keep the Door Shut

Place a bag of ice in the fridge to keep the air cool. Otherwise, avoid needlessly opening your fridge or freezer during a power outage, which allows cool air to escape and warm air to enter.

2. Find an Alternative Cooling Space

If you’re anticipating a longer power outage—for example, because of a storm—move goods to a cooler or portable camping fridge. If you have a great deal of food on hand, you may want to rent a mobile cooling unit.

bagged ice3. Use Bagged Ice

Get bagged ice for the cooler. Pack a layer of ice at the bottom of the cooler, then pack a layer of frozen food, followed by a layer of fresh food, another layer of frozen goods, and so on. Cover it all with another layer of bagged ice.

4. Cook What You Can't Save

Cook what you can to avoid spoiled goods. If you have a gas stove or oven, you can whip up a meal even without power. Focus on goods that will spoil quickly, like fish, meat, and soft cheeses.

5. Trash What You Have To

Even with the above precautions, you may not be able to save everything in your fridge. Meat, poultry, and seafood held at temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two hours need to be discarded. The same is true for dairy products like milk, soft cheeses, eggs, and baby formula.

 

Get high-quality bagged ice from Hawaiian Ice Company in Honolulu. With over 20 years in the business, they deliver on orders over 600 pounds. You can also rent their ice storage units or cooling trucks to keep your bulk orders frozen. Visit their website to learn more about their products and services. Call the ice company at (808) 538-6918 to place an order.

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