Self Reliance DailySource-backed guidance for real homes
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This browser sample shows the planned structure of two pages. It is source-backed draft content, not an independently reviewed final product.

Evidence status: source-backed draft. Sources rechecked July 12, 2026. No hands-on household test badge.

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Calm household food and outage planning scene
Designed for a normal home, not an extreme gear collection.
Sample pages 1 and 2

First-four-hours action card and cold-food log.

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Sample page 1

Power out: protect the cold you already have

  1. Write the outage start time. Do not rely on memory later.
  2. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Use shelf-stable food instead.
  3. Use the conditional windows. About 4 hours for a closed refrigerator, about 48 hours for a full closed freezer and 24 hours for a half-full closed freezer.
  4. Move refrigerated perishables only if you can hold 40°F or below. A cooler without enough ice does not stop the clock.

Planning summary from current CDC and FoodSafety.gov guidance. Check the official item chart and local notices.

Sample page 2

Cold-food log fields

  • Outage beganDate and time
  • Last door openingRefrigerator or freezer
  • Temperature checkReading, location and time
  • Cold source addedIce or frozen packs and time
  • Decision sourceOfficial chart, local notice or reviewer note

This sample is intentionally blank. It does not collect or store household details.