According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Safety
Inspection Service, a refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about
4 hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for
approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full and the door remains
closed). More
food safety tips.
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan 20, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
Now that the Miami Valley has had its first real blast of winter with
more on the way, Dayton Power and Light (DP&L) has several winter
weather precautions residents can take to be prepared. While DP&L works
all year to strengthen the electrical delivery system, Mother Nature can
still cause outages. The most damaging winter weather is freezing rain
and high winds, which can take down trees and power lines.
Restock your storm kit. Reset your clocks and other electronic equipment
like your microwave. Check trees in your yard for any branches damaged
by ice and contact a tree trimmer to avoid future problems.
Plan for your pets as well. Your cat or dog should be protected from
cold weather and have access to water. For outdoor pets, add straw or
bedding to provide insulation. For extreme cold, bring pets inside or
into a garage or outbuilding.
Never use a generator inside your home or in a garage or
basement. Place it away from your home or building and far away from
porches, windows or other areas where the exhaust could enter your home.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully along with these generator
safety tips. A new device is available that can help you more safely
connect your generator to your home.
If you hate your carpet or it’s in need of replacement but you can’t afford new, you can lay area rugs over the worst spots and hide the stains or damage. If you have light carpet and want a darker change, lay down some darker colors to take away the brightness. And vice versa if you want to create a lighter feel.
