~Throw out any meat, poultry, seafood or dairy that isn't ice cold. 

~Use cleaning wipes or baby wipes to keep surfaces germ-free. Even tap water may contaminate surfaces.

~Use bottled water only for washing food, hands, surfaces, and dishes.

~These foods will keep a few weeks without power.

Vinaigrette salad dressings- not creamy ones

Ketchup, mustard, relishes

Pickles and chutney

Steak sauces

Any commercially made hot sauce with vinegar

Barbeque sauces

Jellies and jams made with sugar

Salsa prepared with vitamin c, citric acid or vinegar

Cereals and grains

Boxed cereal

Nuts

Flours

Seeds

Rice, barley, pastas, oats

Cake mixes

Dry pet food

Unopened and dry cans, boxes, and pouches

Peanut butter

Non-refrigerated processed cheese or cheese spreads

Honey

Spices

Oils

Candied fruits

Sweetened coconut

Chocolate or fruit syrups

Chocolate

Potatoes, carrots, and turnips, if dry