When the power goes out, keep the freezer cold.
Dry ice keeps food, medicine and inventory frozen until the lights come back. We answer 24/7 and deliver across South Florida.
How much?
About 50 lb (five 10 lb blocks) for a full 18 cu ft freezer for about two days. Less for a half-full freezer, more for a long outage.
Which size?
10 lb blocks for freezers. 5 lb blocks for coolers and fridges. 16 mm pellets to pack around food and medicine.
When to call?
As soon as a storm is forecast. Demand jumps right before landfall and right after. Businesses can join our priority list before the season.
Using dry ice in a power outage
- Keep the door shutA closed freezer holds its cold for hours. Every opening costs you.
- Wrap itWrap blocks in newspaper or a towel. Never handle dry ice with bare hands.
- Put it on topCold air sinks. Set the dry ice on top of the food, not underneath.
- VentilateDry ice turns into CO₂ gas. Keep the room aired out. Never in a closed car, small closet or airtight box.
- Top it upExpect 5–10 lb to sublimate a day. Call for more before you run out.
Get on the priority list before the storm
Restaurants, pharmacies, labs, grocers and anyone with a walk-in can sign up ahead of hurricane season for priority dry ice after a storm.
Call to sign up
Hurricane dry ice questions
How much dry ice do I need for a power outage?
About 50 lb of dry ice (five of our 10 lb blocks) keeps a full 18 cu ft freezer frozen for roughly two days, per USDA guidance. A half-full freezer, a chest freezer or a longer outage changes the math. Call and we’ll help you size it.
Can I put dry ice in my refrigerator?
You can, but it will freeze what’s inside. For a fridge, wrap a 5 or 10 lb block in newspaper, set it on the top shelf, and move anything that shouldn’t freeze away from it.
When should I order dry ice for a hurricane?
As early as you can once a storm is forecast. Demand spikes in the days before landfall and right after. Businesses can sign up ahead of the season for priority dry ice after a storm.
Is dry ice safe in my house or car?
Yes, with care. Keep the area ventilated, never seal it in an airtight container, never handle it bare-handed, and don’t ride with it in a closed car. Keep it away from kids and pets.
How long does dry ice last?
In a typical cooler it sublimates about 5–10 lb every 24 hours. Blocks last longer than pellets. Keep it in an insulated cooler with a loose lid.
Storm coming?
Call before the rush. We deliver dry ice across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach, day or night.