Dealing With Power Outages

A power outage need not be a disaster;
Be Prepared

1. Stock up on flashlights and batteries, at least one high powered lantern
Have a transistor radio on hand.
2. Keep a good supply of candles with hurricane type holders, for safety
An oil lamp and a camp stove are handy. Keep them free of fuel, BUT know where
to find it.
3. Keep 2 1/2-gallon milk cartons filled with water in your freezer.
4. Check if your furnace can be operated manually, Get the instructions from a
service person
If you don't have a wood stove or fireplace, and you depend on electric heat, invest
in a small non electric heater and be sure it can be properly vented.
5. Maintain an emergency supply of canned goods and dry goods and a few bottle of
mineral water.
6. Have a substitute stove, a charcoal grill, a wok, a camp stove OR canned heat.
Always have adequate ventilation.

When an outage occurs and IF you receive advanced warnings;

go grocery shopping gas up your car Clean your bathtub and fill with water
Fuel your oil lamps and lanterns and make sure they work properly, place around
the house.
Place one of the frozen water cartons in the refrigerator to help keep it cool.
Shut off all microwave ovens, computers, TV sets, stereos etc. These is a safety
measure for when the power is restored.

Learn about where your circuit breaker panels are and have them properly labeled.

If you have any other good helpful ideas, e-mail me so I can share.
Joan