9 easy ways keep your food safe when your power goes out

• Power outages can sometimes last for a while, so it's important to know a few tips for keeping your food safe to eat in the fridge and freezer.
• Keeping a thermometer in your fridge and freezer will help to track when your food will start to spoil.
• Tightly stocking your freezer with ice and frozen water bottles will keep your food cold longer and ensure you have safe drinking water.
• Having a cooler on hand, as well as a stocked pantry of nonperishables, will also help you get through a power outage.
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A power outage can be concerning, especially when it impacts your food supply.

Oftentimes, one of the biggest concerns during an extended power outage is the safety of the food inside your refrigerator and freezer.

Here are some simple tips for keeping your food safe and fresh during a power outage.