If power is out for very long, meats mostly will go bad and you will probably have to get new refrigerator.
Ruined food can leave a stench that will ruin refrigerator.
We started through our freezer stuff on Tuesday, just so the effect would be minimized.
That’s why stocking up on ice is very important. If worse comes to worst, you can grill the meat and it will keep a bit longer.
But you’re right, you absolutely don’t want the food to spoil in the fridge or freezer.