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Battery powered radio and extra batteries. This will enable you to hear weather forecasts, emergency information and advice broadcast by local authorities, even if you are without electricity.
Flashlight and extra batteries, or candles and matches.
Extra medication as may be required by family members.
Extra blankets or sleeping bags.
Fire fighting equipment, such as an extinguisher (UL labeled, “All Purpose”).
When The Lights Go Out
To most Americans, electricity is so reliable that a moment of panic may hit if that supply is interrupted and the lights go out.
If the power failure appears to be affecting your house or apartment only, check the fuses or circuit breakers which control your house or apartment. You may be able to correct the problem simply by replacing a fuse or resetting a circuit breaker. If this doesn’t work, call the electric utility company. If the failure is a general one affecting an entire area, the utility company may already be aware of it and working to correct it. In the meantime:
Turn off most light switches and inactive appliances. This is to help ensure that when the power comes back on, lowered voltage or surges won’t damage your equipment. When the electricity returns, wait a half-hour or so before turning on lights or appliances. This eases the immediate load on the electric utility system while it is trying to stabilize. i
If You Must Go Outside
Avoid overexertion, dress warmly, watch for frostbite, avoid alcoholic beverages and keep yourself and your clothes dry.
People who are outside in low temperature and strong winds tire easily and because of rapid cooling of exposed surfaces become more susceptible to frostbite. A strong wind, combined with a temperature slightly below freezing, can have the same effect as a still-air temperature about 35 degrees lower.
To determine how much protection you really need, refer to the chart of wind chill temperatures. Remember, at wind-chill equivalent temperatures below minus 25 F exposed skin can freeze within one minute.
Cold weather accidents are preventable. Plan , ahead for the changes cold weather brings and take steps to minimize the dangers involved in using heating systems and fuels.
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