http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Using+Generators+for+Emergency+Power.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:19:02 GMT Emergency generators are popular after disasters. They can help save food in freezers and refrigerators, but they can be dangerous if not used properly. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Using+Generators+for+Emergency+Power.htm LHannaman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lynn M. Hannaman) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Removing+Orders+from+Refrigerators+and+Freezers+after+a+Power+Outage.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:21:59 GMT Steps to rid your refrigerator and freezer of noxious odors after a power outage. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Removing+Orders+from+Refrigerators+and+Freezers+after+a+Power+Outage.htm CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/How+to+Cook+Without+Power.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:08:49 GMT After a disaster has knocked out electricity or gas lines, cooking meals can be a problem. Cooking can be hazardous if a few basic rules are not followed. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/How+to+Cook+Without+Power.htm PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Play+It+Safe+With+Food+After+a+Power+Outage.htm Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:16:40 GMT Electrical power may be disrupted for hours, sometimes days. Among the first things affected by the loss of electricity is the food in refrigerators and freezers. There are certain precautions you should take before you begin using food from refrigerators and freezers that have been off for more than a few hours. In fact, there are some things you can do before the power goes out. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Play+It+Safe+With+Food+After+a+Power+Outage.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2008/September/Headline+News/High+tech+keeps+LSU+AgCenter+connected+after+Gustav.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:07:11 GMT (Distributed 09/11/08) For the first time in the history of the LSU AgCenter, a powerful storm did not completely shut down communications in the hardest-hit areas. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2008/September/Headline+News/High+tech+keeps+LSU+AgCenter+connected+after+Gustav.htm RLouque@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rick M. Louque) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/F4B8DDB6-2928-4681-A215-F14DC8F09F67/50543/mobilesatelliteunit.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Keep+Foods+Safe+When+Wind+Blows+Says+LSU+AgCenter+Expert.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:56:06 GMT The loss of power from hurricane winds, fire or flood could endanger the safety of your food within as little as four hours. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Keep+Foods+Safe+When+Wind+Blows+Says+LSU+AgCenter+Expert.htm AGuarino@agcenter.lsu.edu (Annrose M. Guarino) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Exercise+Caution+When+Using+Generators+For+Emergency+Power.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:20:09 GMT Emergency generators are popular items in the aftermath of a hurricane or tropical storm that strikes southern Louisiana, but safety when using them is a major consideration. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/power_outage/Exercise+Caution+When+Using+Generators+For+Emergency+Power.htm LHannaman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lynn M. Hannaman)