Rev. David John Walkowiak, seated, takes part in his ordination and installation as the 12th bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Mich., on Tuesday at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Walkowiak, an Ohio native, was most recently a priest at a parishThose who are without power for more than a day may have to throw out whatever is in their refrigerator and freezer, according to disaster tips provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Food left inside a refrigerator that loses power will stay cool for about 4 hours if unopened, while food in a freezer is OK for up to 48 hours, according to a fact sheet from the USDA.
Meat, poultry, fish and eggs should be kept at 40 degrees, while frozen food should be kept at 0 degrees.
Pack items from the refrigerator in coolers with fresh ice, the fact sheet suggests. Food in the freezer can be packed with block or dry ice.
