I am certain that everyone will experience or has a power outage. But did you know that there are things you should do to keep you and your family safe during a power outage? Well I am here to tell you there are some things you can do to prepare for a power outage.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A POWER OUTAGE
Firstly you need to create an emergency preparedness plan, which should be done and reviewed before hand. Also make sure you have an emergency kit which should contain enough food and water to last up to 72 hours, flashlight, and battery operated radio. These kits should be easy to carry by using a duffle bag or a suitcase with wheels.

It is very important to disconnect devices and use surge protectors to prevent surging or fires. Please consider using generators if the power outage happens during extremely cold weather.

It is also extremely important for your family members to know how to get back in touch with each other and to create a support network with your neighbors. You should learn to know how to plan for your personal and medical electrical needs.

Planning for cooling and heating your home should also be done and how to decide on whether or not you need to evacuate.

WHAT TO DO DURING A POWER OUTAGE

Now that you are in the middle of a power outage there are some things you need to keep in mind as well. These very simple instructions include
.monitoring alerts
.keep in contact with your support network
.keep food cold and throw if needed
.prevent power overload and fire hazards and
.prevent carbon monoxide poisoning