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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
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