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Power Outage Checklist
Check equipment in your home to see if it may be affected. This includes fire and security alarm systems, programmable thermostats, appliances, consumer electronics, garage door openers, electronic locks.
Stock disaster supplies to last several days to a week for yourself and those who live with you. This includes having nonperishable foods, stored water, and an ample supply of prescription and nonprescription medications that you regularly use.
As you would in preparation for a storm of any kind, have some extra cash on hand in case electronic transactions involving ATM cards, credit cards, and the like cannot be processed. Plan to keep cash in a safe place, and withdraw money from your bank in small amounts.
It is suggested that you keep your automobile gas tank about half full.
In case the power fails, plan to use alternative cooking devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Don’t use open flames or charcoal grills indoors.
Do not plan to use gas-fueled appliances, like an oven, as an alternative heating source. Camp stoves and heaters should only be used out of doors in a well-ventilated area. If you do purchase an alternative heating device, make sure it is approved for use indoors and is listed with the Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Have plenty of flashlights and extra batteries on hand. Don’t use candles for emergency lighting.
Do not open the refrigerator or freezer. A half-full freezer will hold for up to 24 hours and a full freezer for 48. Keep one or more coolers on hand to prolong the shelf life of dairy products, meats, fish, etc.
Be prepared to relocate to a shelter for an extended period of time or if for any other reason local officials request or require that you leave your home. Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for information about where shelters will be available.
If you plan to use a portable generator, connect what you want to power directly to the generator; do not connect the generator to your home’s electrical system. Also, be sure to keep a generator in a well-ventilated area either outside or in a garage, keeping the door open. Don’t put a generator in your basement or anywhere inside your home.
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