Power Outage

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Power Outages can happen at anytime. 
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Will you be prepared to live without electricity for an extended amount of time?  Let us help you start to prepare.
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Food Storage Tips
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Why Food Storage?
Planning Ahead for Power Outages

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Power Outages - Blackouts

Blackouts can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere--so being prepared is vitally important.  The biggest blackout in U.S. history occurred on August 14, 2003, leaving approximately 50 million people without power.  The winter of 2009/2010 saw some residents of New England lose power for up to two weeks.  What if extended electricity blackouts were to happen to you, today?

As power outages are very common, being prepared in advance will put your mind at ease.  These outages can close grocery and food stores, so being prepared with sufficient food storage in your home is a budget friendly and easy solution to this problem. 

Having food items that are ready to eat directly out of the package are an ideal solution to a power outage situation.  Augason Farms food storage products are designed specifically for disaster preparedness. Our entire line of food storage products is available for purchase on our website.

As power outages can last extended amounts of time or for short periods, we recommend food supplies that will last for at least 72 hours.  This 72 hour (3 day) food storage recommendation comes directly from the US Government’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at www.fema.gov.

Below are some tips for establishing your three day emergency food supply:

  1. Purchase a minimum of three days emergency food for your household (including pets).  An emergency food supply doesn’t have to be stored in a remote location in your house (although it can be); it can be on the shelves in your pantry.  Using food storage items in everyday cooking helps with rotation and familiarization with the food.  The key is to buy ahead and replace items before you run out.  Make sure you have a balanced diet food storage plan to include items from each of the basic food groups.  Remember to keep a manual can opener for canned items.  Pay attention to the shelf life on food products and rotating them before they expire.  Comfort foods like Augason Farms brownies and cookies with extended shelf life can make an emergency situation a little less traumatic.
  2. Be sure and store plenty of water—three to five days worth.
  3. Take steps to make sure food in your refrigerator and freezer is eatable during a power outage.  A refrigerator/freezer thermometer will allow you to determine if your food is safe to eat.  If your refrigerator temperature rises above 41˚F for more than four hours, perishable food items may be unsafe to eat.  Food containing ice crystals should be safe.  If there is any question, throw it out.  If your freezer is not full, store containers of ice in it to help keep the temperature down.  If the power goes out, cover the refrigerator or freezer with blankets remembering to keep the vents clear.

 

Augason Farms disaster quality food storage products are available on our website.  Start your food storage program today so you can be ready for blackouts and extended power outages.