As Sandy makes landfall on the east coast, the impact will be felt here in the Miami Valley. We will be working with our news partners and using all of our resources to bring you the latest information and provide tips for help as the storm hits Ohio.

Here are the ways you can find and follow information:

• Latest weather condition updates
• Latest power outage updates
• Local impact
• Watch 7 Weather Now

On Twitter, follow hashtag #WHIOwx or #OHSandy

If you are without power, listen to 95.7FM and AM1290 News Talk Radio WHIO on your radio or view our websites on your mobile devices.

See what Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek had to say about Superstorm Sandy and see a sampling of the questions he received.

Halloween

We've been getting questions about area trick-or-treat nights and the weather. A few cities have rescheduled their Beggar's Nights. Community officials: If your city is changing the date or time, please let us know by emailing hmcnabb@coxohio.com.

The forecast Tuesday during the evening time frame for Beggar’s Night and Trick or Treat activities is windy, rain and temperatures near 40. The wind chill will make it feel like near 30.

• List of area Beggar's Night dates/times  (Note: This list is subject to change. If you are in doubt, please contact your city officials to determine if your date or time has changed)

Power Outages

Check the latest power outage numbers or contact your provider:

• For the latest outage numbers from Dayton Power and Light, click here.
• For the latest outage numbers from First Energy/Ohio Edison, click here.
• For the latest outage numbers from Duke Energy, click here.

Power Outage Safety Tips

•Turn off or disconnect appliances, equipment and electronics in your home because power may return with momentary “surges” or “spikes” that can damage these items
•Leave on one light so that you’ll know when your power returns
•If you’re having issues with cell reception, try texting to check in with family and friends

Food Safety

If your power is out for an extended length of time, keep these food safety tips in mind:

• Keep the fridge doors closed and a thermometer handy to keep perishable foods safe.
• To prevent food poisoning, meat, poultry, fish and eggs should be kept refrigerated at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, and frozen food should be kept at 0 degrees or colder, said Bill Wharton, spokesman for Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County.
• Pack their refrigerators and freezers with ice and keep the appliance doors closed as much as possible to maintain cold conditions.
• About 50 pounds of dry ice will keep an 18-cubic foot freezer full for two days.
• If possible, transfer food that needs to be kept refrigerated or frozen to a neighbor or relative’s house if they still have power, Wharton advised.
• In general, food can be refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Use a digital, dial or instant-read food thermometer or appliance thermometer to check the temperature.
• Do not taste food to determine if it’s safe, and check each food item separately.
• Discard perishable food (meat, poultry, fish, eggs or leftovers) that’s been warmer than 40 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two hours.
• “There’s an old adage in public health, ‘If in doubt, throw it out,’” Wharton said.