FEMA suggests planning ahead and stocking up on nonperishable goods, however there are a few suggested ways to safely prepare food in the event of a power outage.

We picked up some food-safety tips from Alexis Hamilton, an assistant professor and extension specialist with the Virginia Tech Department of Food Science and Technology, to keep in mind if your power is affected by the storm. First tip: all is not lost from the moment that your power might go out.

The NWS warns an ice storm may cause power outages in North Alabama. Here’s how to prepare for food and water safety.

If you're at risk of losing power, there are things you can do beforehand to help ensure that you have safe food available during an outage.

Winter storms can strike suddenly, leaving your home without heat. These essential items will help you stay comfortable until power returns.

By Robert McCool University of Kentucky Power outages can happen at any time. Damage to power lines due to severe weather is most often the cause, but other hazards – fires, motor vehicle crashes, and problems with electric distribution equipment – can also cause a loss of electrical power.

With another hard freeze expected to impact the Houston area, shoppers are once again heading to stores to stock up on cold-weather essentials.

A winter storm is expected to bring high ice accumulation and widespread power outages in Georgia. Here's how to get ready to lose power.

FEMA suggests planning ahead and stocking up on nonperishable goods, however there are a few suggested ways to safely prepare food in the event of a power outage.