How to prepare for a power outage
1 year, 2 months ago

How to prepare for a power outage

NPR  

How to prepare for a power outage Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Steven Senne/AP This story was originally published on Jan. 12, 2024, and has been updated. They will often have "priority access" to power in the case of a major outage, says Ana Marie Jones, who works in emergency management, public safety and community resilience for InterPro, a management consulting company. Sponsor Message With prolonged outages, Alyssa Provencio, a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, recommends leaving your house and finding somewhere else to stay, "like a friend's house" who hasn't lost power or "an emergency shelter nearby." Although it might be tempting to take advantage of the colder weather and store food outside, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends keeping items in the refrigerator during power outages "in any season." " Jones recommends purchasing pocket-sized battery packs so you can charge devices like your phone when the power goes out.

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When power fails: Understanding the tech that keeps the lights on
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When power fails: Understanding the tech that keeps the lights on

The Hindu  

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Blackouts: What to do before, during and after a power outage
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Blackouts: What to do before, during and after a power outage

ABC  

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Here is how to survive a power outage in your home
5 years, 5 months ago

Here is how to survive a power outage in your home

LA Times  

More than 2 million residents in California could lose power this weekend as Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and Southern California Edison shut down parts of the electrical grid in an effort to prevent brush fires amid heavy winds. Here is what you need to know: Keep track of outages — Where PG&E may shut off power this weekend — …

Six Tips For Feeding The Family During A Storm-Related Power Outage
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Six Tips For Feeding The Family During A Storm-Related Power Outage

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