How to keep food safe when the power goes out

The recent windstorms have left thousands of Utah residents without power and the potential loss of food in refrigerators and freezers is a cause for concern.Utah State University Extension Services offers these tips to keep your food safe when the power is out for extended periods of time.• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Open them briefly and only if necessary.• If full, most freezers will keep food frozen for 48-60 hours, depending on the type of food and the beginning f