Power Outage Guide

Before

• Charge power banks when a storm is forecast
• Fill pitchers and the bathtub
• Keep the gas tank above half
• Know how your garage door opens manually

During

Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed. Use battery light, never candles near anything that can burn.

• Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from the surge when power returns
• Leave one lamp switched on so you know when it is back
• Check on neighbors who use powered medical equipment

Heat and cold

Never run a generator, grill or camp stove indoors or in a garage. In cold weather, close off one room and gather there. In heat, go low, stay wet, and find a cooling center before evening.

After

• Check the fridge and freezer thermometers before you check the food
• Restock what you used the same week
• Note what was missing and fix that one thing