Louisiana Citizens Placing Coins on Frozen Cups Of Water Before Winter Storm

Preparations are underway in Louisiana for a dangerous winter storm and final preparations are being made before we see several inches of snowfall through Tuesday.

During this historic winter storm, we may experience power outages, much like you may see during a hurricane, and one trick to seeing if you've lost power if not home has been on social media for a few years now.

A few years ago Sheila Russell shared this tip on Facebook and it lives on. She notes that if you expect to lose power, you should place a quarter or any type of coin on top of a frozen cup of water in your freezer.

The reason for placing a coin on a frozen cup of water is that when you return home if you find the quarter has moved towards the bottom of the cup it's a sign you lost power and the contents in your freezer may be contaminated.

This "trick" can tell you whether or not your food is safe to eat or if it's not safe to eat and should be disposed of.

I know many people with camps or second homes who do this, and you should consider doing it, too, as we prepare for this historic snowstorm.

Much of the snowfall will begin Monday night after midnight and continue for most of Tuesday. Roads will likely not be suitable for driving, so if you are away from your home or camp, this coin trick in the freezer will be vital upon your return.

Stay safe and continue to check back here for more updates in the days ahead.