When the power goes back one, it will wake you, so you can check the condition of your foods in the freezer. If freezer foods still have ice crystals they can be refrozen. Try to determine how long the power has been out. Check the internal temperature of the food in your refrigerator with your quick-response thermometer. A liquid such as milk or juice is easy to check.
Spot check other items like steaks or left-overs also.
If the internal temperature is above 40 degrees, it is best to throw it out . For a chart on what to discard and what can be kept, contact the chapter for a free brochure . If the food in the freezer is not above 40 degrees and there are still ice crystals, you can refreeze. There will be loss of quality with refreezing , but the food will be safe. If the refrigerator was out for more than 2-4 hours, you are best to discard the perishables.