Radio Newsline Archive

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says mild and dry conditions are expected for most of the country during the period of October 4 - 10.

If you live in an area that could end up being flooded from Ian or any storm, here are some things you might consider doing ahead of the flood waters. (Gary Crawford and Ken Hellevang)

If flood waters might be heading for your farm, what should you think about doing before the waters come? (Gary Crawford and Ken Hellevang)

If a hurricane or any kind of storm kills your power, what happens to the food in your fridge or freezer? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, saying that when there's a prolonged power outage, frozen and refrigerated perishable foods can only remain safe to eat for a fairly limited time. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, talking about where we can get questions answered about storm-related food safety subjects. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov