Polly Esther wrote:
>
> The authorities ( the nearest oil refinery, the ants and Mr. Esther) are all
> predicting that Isaac is aimed right for us. There's beautiful shrimp, a
> turkey roast and some fine pecans in the freezer that I need to use while I
> can.

Items in the freezer are going to be good for at least 8hr after a power
outage before they even begin to defrost. At least 24hr before they get
up to refrigerator temps where you had better start using them. Simply
preparations like a generator will keep things happy for days if you
manage the use properly. A gas stove if you have one will usually remain
operational even if you have to manually light it, hurricanes don't
typically interrupt gas service. An outdoor grill or an LP stove in an
RV also provide cooking options.