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Things
are Bad – No Power – No Water – Its Hot Food Safety If the
power goes out avoid opening refrigerators and freezers to keep items from
spoiling or thawing. Refrigerators are
a safe for only a few hours. Once
temperatures inside exceed 40 degrees for more than two hours, perishable
foods are unsafe to eat. If you’re
unsure whether an item has spoiled, throw it away. Water Safety Do not
drink tap water until officials have announced it is safe. Commercially bottled water is good
indefinitely, regardless of expiration date.
Water you’ve bottled yourself will only be good for about a week at
room temperature (two week in the refrigerator). To
sterilize water: -
Boil for at least one minute, OR -
Add 12 drops of a 2% tincture of iodine per gallon, OR -
Add 8 drops unscented household beach (with Hypochlorite as the only
active ingredient) per gallon, OR -
Use water purification tablets. Call before you dig – most communities have a toll
free number to call to notify the utilities of your intent to dig. They will come out free of charge to mark
underground utilities which can represent a huge hazard to you. Tips from The St. Petersburg
Times What are
the condo board's responsibilities after a hurricane to winter residents who
are not here to check on their units?
Board can't check absent owners' units
how do you select a contractor to repair it? When hurricanes raise the roof |
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HURRICANE-HELP |
BEFORE-THE-STORM |
DURING-THE-STORM |
AFTER-THE-STORM |
IT PROFESSIONALS |
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