CDC – Keep Food Safe After a Disaster or Emergency

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image of refrigerator and freezer with text saying "4 hours in a refrigerator" and text by freezer saying "48 hours in a full freezer and 24 hours in a half-full freezer."

Foods may be unsafe to eat after a disaster or emergency. To prevent foodborne illness, prepare for emergencies and take key steps during and after power outages, floods, and other emergencies.

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