Posts from September 14th, 2017

First, if you are in an impacted area, repairing your home to livable standards comes first. And this article does not address those concerns. This article is for those that, with all of the praying and distress, managed to survive the storm pretty much intact.

1. Whether you evacuated or not, almost everyone lost power and food safety needs to be evaluated. It's safest to throw EVERYTHING in the freezer or refrigerator away but not always affordable. There are articles out that specify exactly what could be saved or must be discarded but it's simple to say anything that is questionable—throw it out. Mayonnaise, meats, fish, most cheeses, prepared foods, macaroni …throw out. Things like ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce may be salvageable. Butter, which can sit out on the counter, can possibly be saved.  Use the rule: When in doubt, throw it out.
2. Garbage pick up has been delayed so while you may decide to throw out those food items, it's best to leave them...

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