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Why You Should Always Put a Quarter on a Frozen Cup of Water Before Storms
A quarter on frozen water helps determine if freezer contents thawed during outages, preventing foodborne illness and costly grocery replacement, officials advise.
- A simple quarter-and-cup test helps homeowners prepare for storms by assessing freezer safety, as highlighted in guidance updated without a specific date.
- Because storm outages threaten refrigeration, power outages during storms put meat, milk and other frozen foods at risk, and FEMA recommends a 3 day supply and 1 gallon per person per day.
- Freeze a freezer-safe cup of water solid, place a quarter on top before a storm, and after an outage, check if the quarter is top, middle, or bottom to assess food safety.
- After an outage, consumers should use an appliance thermometer or smart refrigerator thermometer to check temperatures, discard perishable items above 40 degrees F, and follow 'if in doubt, throw it out' guidance.
- Amid recurring storm seasons, consumer tips outlets like Tom's Guide share the low-tech quarter trick, requiring only a quarter and a cup of water, to help households prevent foodborne illness and avoid costly grocery losses.
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