With a massive blizzard on the East, I thought maybe it would be a good time to share some tips on how to prepare for a power outage in the cold weather. Strong winds and two feet of snow could mean power lines downed, fallen trees, and more. Here are some tips to help you prepare for Mother Nature's fury.
- Put new batteries in all flashlights and portable radios and place them all in a central location for easy access. Also charge your electronics in advance of the storm.
- Keep on hand extra batteries for your electronic devices, including phones and laptops. You can also purchase a solar hand crank charger to charge your electronics. Another idea is to also have car chargers for these items so that you can load in your car if you have no power
- For those with well water, fill your bathtub with water sanitation purposes. This can be used for toilets without power.
- Set your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest settings. Do not open the doors of the refrigerator or freezer without any power and this will keep your food cold for up to 24 hours. A fully packed freezer can last up to 48 hours.
- Make sure you have plenty of fuel. If you have a secondary heat source, like a stove stove fireplace / wood / pellets, make sure to supply fuel for these heat sources to keep your home warm all without power. properly ventilate the room where the stove / fireplace is located.
- cover windows with plastic or against installing windows and caulk and weather-strip doors and windows to keep the cold air and warm air.
- Wrap pipes in insulation or layers of newspaper and let the faucets drip drip to help prevent freezing. To learn more about preventing frozen pipes, watch this video.
- Buy a generator and have an electrician install so you can run the basic necessities of your home while without power. Watch this video for more information on the use of a generator.
- Make sure the your vehicle gas tanks are at least half full. Service stations need electricity for their pumps to work.
- Stock articles on bottled water and food that does not require refrigeration.
- Gather all the blankets and keep them in an easily accessible place.
Storms can be frightening, especially if you lose power for a period of time. The tips listed above will help you weather the storm until the threat has passed and the power is restored. To learn more about preparing for severe weather, visit the storm season is here ... Are you ready? and cold weather and frost warning tip sheets.
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