Is the ice in the ice machine safe?

If you turned off the ice machine before the hurricane, the ice should be safe. Ice machines that were not turned off should be drained or remove ice and cleaned with a mild sanitizing solution of chlorine and water. Pipes and tubes must also be cleaned.

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1. Is the ice in the ice machine safe?
2. Can I re-open my restaurant, once the hurricane is over?
3. How long is food safe in my refrigerator once power is lost?
4. I don't know how long the power was out, what should I do with the food in the refrigerator?
5. The power was only out for 1 hour and the temperature of the refrigerated food is 50 degrees Fahrenheit, what can I do?
6. What can I do to wash my hands if no hot water is available?
7. Are there any other precautions that I need to take before preparing food?
8. What if I use plastic gloves?
9. Can I use the water for preparing infant formula?
10. Is it safe for children to play in floodwaters?
11. Once the power returns, how soon can I restock by refrigerator?