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Prepare Your Household for a Power Outage

Prepare for the loss of light, refrigeration, charging, climate control, and powered medical equipment.

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01

Before

Before the disruption

Test flashlights and carbon monoxide alarms.
Charge devices and backup batteries.
Plan for refrigerated medication and medical equipment.
Know generator safety and never run one indoors.
Set aside easy meals and water.

02

During

During the disruption

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
Use flashlights instead of candles when possible.
Unplug sensitive electronics.
Report outages through the utility’s official channel.

03

After

After the disruption

Discard unsafe food using official guidance.
Recharge and restock supplies.
Inspect equipment before reuse.

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