Prepare For A Power Outage
A few weeks ago we arrived back home from visiting family to find that we had no electricity and no running water. It was about 8 p.m. so it was beginning to get dark and we were a little disorientated anyway from just getting home after a long road trip with the little ones.
Luckily we were able to handle the outage smoothly until the power was restored. Generally we prepare for power outages to take place in the winter, but this was a rare summer outage (a nearby farm hit a power pole) so there was a few things that were different to worry about. I was thankful that my little family is able to handle an outage with ease and calmness.
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8 Ways Anyone Can Prepare for a Power Outage
1. Have a family plan. If an outage was to occur while family members are out and about and you are unable to reach each other, make sure each family member knows where they need to go and who they need to try to be in contact with. Also, make sure that everyone is able to receive emergency alerts on their cell phones.
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6. Have an alternative cooking source. If you have a gas stove you may be able to use the burners by lighting them with a lighter. If you don’t, you might want to look into a simple camp stove. You can find them for around $30 or make sure to watch at rummage sales and thrift stores. I tend to see them quite often. ………..
7. Be able to keep your body temperature regulated. If it’s cold out you will need to stay warm. Layers of clothing and movement will go a long ways. Sitting under a blanket can actually make you feel colder, so do family jumping jacks or play an active game (if you have enough light!) to keep the blood flowing. …………
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