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LoisB

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2. I hope this helps:

Reply to LT Barclay (Reply #1)

Sun Sep 29, 2024, 01:08 AM

Sep 2024

A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full and the door remains closed).Aug 8, 2024

As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.Aug 8, 2024

Maybe you can turn off the car for a few hours at a time?

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How about SC? LT Barclay Sep 2024 #1

I hope this helps: LoisB Sep 2024 #2

Thanks so much, LoisB. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #4

You are welcome. I actually thought the times would be a bit longer, especially the freezer. LoisB Sep 2024 #5

Big help. Thanks. LT Barclay Sep 2024 #6

Thank you for checking in, LT. I only specified NC littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #3

Thanks! LT Barclay Sep 2024 #7

From Laurel Park. We're doing okay. May have power today but the main part of town has crews day and night Wonder Why Oct 2024 #8

Thanks so much for checking in! It's great to hear from you! littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #9

I have a whole house generator so this sign was on my house since Saturday early morning. Wonder Why Oct 2024 #10

You're amazing and I'm overwhelmed. TYSVM! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #11

NO! I did what so many others have done. But at 77, and a disabled vet, I can't do more. Others in my community Wonder Why Oct 2024 #12

Well, you need to tell me all about it then. But only the good stuff. littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #13

I think we'd all appreciate a neighbor like you. Duncan Grant Oct 2024 #14

I love shoveling snow and have done it for my neighbors that couldn't do it themselves but we don't get Wonder Why Oct 2024 #15