Florida Power & Light power outages Brevard County - Florida Today
Florida Power & Light power outages Brevard County
Thousands in Brevard County lost power early Tuesday morning
Cheryl McCloud
More than 7,600 people were without electricity early Tuesday morning in Brevard County.
According to USA Today-Florida Network's power outage tracker map, 7,677 people were without power at 5 a.m.
By 6 a.m., the number had dropped to 585.
According to Florida Power & Light's power outage map, multiple outages were scattered between Rockledge and Palm Shores at 8 a.m.
Track power outages in Brevard County
How long does food last in a refrigerator or freezer after the power goes out?
A refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours after the power goes out, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
A full freezer will hold its temperature for about 48 hours. A half-full freezer will keep food cold for about 24 hours.
Avoid opening the doors as much as possible to keep the cool air in.
Here's a list of what's still good in the fridge and what will need to be thrown out.
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