New Jersey has recorded two deadly lightning strikes in 2025, the most in the nation so far, despite ranking only 30th in overall storm activity. Experts warn if you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck.
The first thing to know is this. The more you have in your freezer, the longer things will stay good. The other thing is this, keep the freezer door closed during the outage. Each time you open the door, you're letting cold air out, and lessening the lifespan of your food.