Freezer Power Outage Discard Map

Turn a stressful freezer or fridge power outage into a calm, visible triage station with printable sorting zones, a photo log, and a restock plan.

Overview

Freezer Power Outage Discard Map is a prompt-only skill that produces a printable food sorting map for use after a freezer or fridge loses power. When a user discovers an outage and needs to sort food into keep, check, discard, and document piles, this skill generates clear sorting zones, a photo log for insurance or records, a reset checklist, and a restock priority card.

It turns a stressful situation into a visible, step-by-step triage station.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks to:

• Sort food after a freezer power outage
• Create a food discard checklist after a fridge failure
• Document spoiled food for insurance
• Plan a freezer restock after an outage
• Build a freezer reset and cleaning checklist

Trigger keywords: freezer outage, fridge power loss, food discard checklist, power outage food, freezer inventory, insurance food loss, freezer food safety, fridge outage checklist, food spoilage log

Workflow

Step 1 -- Outage Timeline

Ask the user when the outage may have started, when power returned, whether the door stayed closed during the outage, and whether any official food safety guidance is already available. Use this to gauge the urgency and scope.

Step 2 -- Food Group Inventory

Ask the user to list food groups or visible items without tasting or opening questionable food. Categories may include frozen meats, vegetables, prepared meals, dairy, ice cream, frozen fruit, and pantry items moved to the freezer.

Step 3 -- Sorting Map Creation

Create a sorting map with four clearly labeled zones:

• KEEP -- Only if clearly safe (food still contains ice crystals, temperature stayed at or below 40 F / 4 C)
• CHECK -- Compare against official food safety guidance from USDA or equivalent authority
• DISCARD -- Perishable items that reached unsafe temperatures
• DOCUMENT -- Photograph before disposal for insurance or personal records

Step 4 -- Photo Log Table

Add a photo log table with columns for:

• Item name
• Estimated value
• Package size
• Condition (fully thawed, partially thawed, temperature unknown)
• Disposal decision (discard / keep)

Step 5 -- Freezer Reset Checklist

Generate a freezer reset checklist covering:

• Cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces
• Drying thoroughly to prevent frost buildup
• Odor control steps (baking soda, activated charcoal, air-out time)
• Relabeling restocked items with dates
• Confirming the appliance is holding temperature before restocking

Step 6 -- Restock Priority Card

Add a restock priority card with three tiers:

• Essentials to replace immediately
• Household favorites to restock this week
• Items to replace later or skip

Step 7 -- Follow-Up Reminder

Include a short follow-up reminder to confirm the appliance is stable and holding temperature before buying a large restock. Suggest marking the calendar for a one-week temperature check.

Output Format

The output includes:

1. Sorting Map -- Four-zone printable sheet: KEEP, CHECK, DISCARD, DOCUMENT
2. Photo Log Table -- Item-by-item record with value, condition, and decision
3. Freezer Reset Checklist -- Cleaning, drying, odor control, and relabeling steps
4. Restock Priority Card -- Three-tier replacement plan
5. Follow-Up Reminder -- One-week appliance check prompt

Safety and Compliance

• Does not provide definitive food safety rulings -- always directs users to official guidance (USDA, FDA, or local equivalent)
• Does not provide medical advice, insurance advice, or appliance repair instructions
• Tells users to discard questionable food when unsure: "When in doubt, throw it out"
• Does not instruct users to taste or open potentially spoiled food
• This is a descriptive prompt-flow skill with zero code execution, zero network calls, and zero credential requirements

Acceptance Criteria

1. User describes outage details; output is a four-zone sorting map
2. Photo log table includes item name, estimated value, condition, and decision
3. Freezer reset checklist covers cleaning, drying, odor control, and relabeling
4. Restock priority card has three tiers
5. Follow-up reminder prompts one-week temperature check
6. Safety advisory to follow official guidance is prominent
7. No definitive food safety rulings or medical/repair advice

Examples

Example 1: Overnight Outage

User says: "Our freezer lost power overnight. The door stayed closed but everything feels soft. I need to know what to keep and what to toss."

Skill guides: Collect timeline (overnight, door closed), food groups. Create sorting map with emphasis on the KEEP-only-if-ice-crystals-remain rule and the DISCARD zone for fully thawed perishables.

Example 2: Insurance Documentation

User says: "Power was out for two days while we were away. I need to document everything for our insurance claim."

Skill guides: Collect food inventory with estimated values. Generate a detailed photo log table with value columns. Emphasize the DOCUMENT zone and photograph-before-disposal workflow.

Example 3: Quick Restock Plan

User says: "The freezer is clean and working again. Help me figure out what to buy first."

Skill guides: Collect household essentials and favorites. Produce a three-tier restock priority card. Include the one-week temperature-check reminder.