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An extreme-weather event has knocked out power in your community.Even with rebuilding efforts,it appears that it could be 6 months or longer before power is restored.Since you have a background in microbiology,the people you know are asking you for possible ways of storing/preserving their food safely without electricity.What advice can you give them,and why would you make those recommendations?


Definitions:

Psychological Reaction

The emotional and mental response an individual has to a particular event, situation, or stimulus.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor as irrelevant, beneficial, or threatening.

Developmental Crisis

A period of intense difficulty, stress, or challenge that occurs as a person transitions through stages of growth and development.

Ineffective Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, leading to a lack of problem-solving and coping strategies.

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