DES MOINES, Iowa —

Here’s a roundup of recommendations to keep you and your food safe during storms that knock out power – along with a quarter hack that also seems to make a lot of "cents."

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Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives

MidAmerican Energy

Midland Power Cooperative

Here’s how the quarter hack works

If you're worried about the food being safe to consume when the power returns, try this tip that originally came from Sheila Pulanco Russell in North Carolina years ago.

As she explained in a Facebook post, all you need for this trick is a quarter and cup of water. Put the water in the freezer until it's froz

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