Power Outage Food Safety Resources

Winter weather can lead to power outages. So before the snow and ice arrives, have a plan in mind to handle your food supply. Here are some suggested resources:

• Emergency food supply tips and how to manage without power from Ready.gov
• A consumer’s guide to food safety includes a chart of which food to safe or discard
• Storing food outside in the snow is not recommended due to inconsistent temperatures and curious pets or other animals.

Learn more information on food safety during a power outage at www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/disaster.html