NORFOLK, Va. — Whether it’s a severe thunderstorm, an ice storm, or any dangerous weather phenomenon: severe weather can cause a power outage. But what if you’re going to be away and aren’t sure if you lost power? Is there a way to tell if the food in your freezer or fridge is still OK to consume? Well, there’s the quarter test.
It’s simple but effective and all you need to do is fill up a cup of water, freeze it, and then place a quarter on top of the ice.
When you place a quarter on top of the ice, it serves as a marker. If the quarter, which was initially on top of the ice but is now within or at the bottom of the newly formed ice, you now have a clear indicator that the ice has melted and refrozen, signaling that a power outage occurred…