Metspitzer wrote:
>
> I was going to get some roast beef at the deli. The girl said....just
> so you know, our power has been out for an hour and a half. I thanked
> her and skipped the deli meat.
>
> It was very nice for her to warn me, but they were not throwing the
> stuff out. I didn't say anything, but I am wondering if they plan on
> selling it to the next guy?

Most grocery stores have backup generators these days that are large
enough to support the refrigeration and some base lighting.