Food safety during a power outage https://readyresourceful.com/preparedness/food-safety-power-outage/ - Prepare appliance thermometers. - Save the CDC and FoodSafety.gov references locally. - Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed during the outage. - Record known timing; mark uncertainty explicitly. - Use official food-specific guidance to assess items. - Never taste questionable food to test its safety. - Prepare a familiar meal that does not depend on the fridge. - Replace consumed supplies after assessment. Official reference: https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage Read the complete guide and current official instructions. This checklist is not a guarantee of safety.