How to keep your food safe if the power goes out during a storm

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If you're preparing for Hurricane Hermine, it's important to make sure you have enough essentials like bottled water. But also you might want to think about what's already in your fridge.

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While it's best to stock up on non-perishable items, here are some suggestions from the US Department of Agriculture on how to protect the rest of the food in your fridge and freezer if you experience a power outage.

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