Blackouts can be kind of fun. The whole world shuts down (because all we know now is technology) and we are suddenly forced to be self-sustaining humans again. Unfortunately, many of us have forgotten how to do that. So here are a few pointers to read (before your power goes out) that should help you make it through any power outage safe and sound!
Knowing When You Have Packed Well
First, check to see how widespread the problem is. If it appears to be just your house, check your circuit breakers in your electric panel. If you blew a circuit, call your local service provider for help. If it is your neighborhood, call the local utility company and report the outage. If it is clear what the problem is, let them know. Additionally, if, for example, a power line blew over, you'll need to warn the company (and alert the police) of the danger. For larger problems, most likely people are already working on it. It may take a while depending on the problem so make sure you are prepared.
Back up Energy
The next thing you will have to do is to measure the distances so you can purchase wire in the correct size. There are many different types of wire, so it is important that you select a wire that will work for your particular needs. Flat wire is becoming an especially great choice in speaker wiring because it won't create any bumps on walls or under rugs.
There are so many different companies that sell the materials that could go into an emergency preparedness kit. You should shop around to each of them to see what they have in store. These days it's possible for you to get water that comes in powder form, not to mention the options they have now for dehydrated food products. As long as you shop intelligently, you should have no problem lasting a considerable period of time in the event of a disaster. You should not feel scared when something bad has happened. You should rest easy knowing that you thought ahead and packed a kit that was loaded with everything.
Winter outages can be more difficult to cope with in case of an outage. Dark hours are longer, the weather is colder, and access to help might be a little more limited. If the power goes out in the dead of winter, do your best to stay warm. If you have a wood burning stove or fire place, build a fire and huddle around. If you don't, make sure to wear several layers of clothing, especially knit hats, scarves and gloves. If you are still cold, take a hot shower to warm up your body temperature. If there are elderly or sick people in your neighborhood, it would be good to check on them and make sure that they are taken care of. Especially if they rely on electricity for medical support, you'll need to make sure they are safe and warm.
Rather than transporting one kit from place to place, you should invest in multiple kits to put in the pertinent areas inside your home, work, or vehicle. A good rule of thumb would be to have one under every sink and in the garage at your home, another one in your car, and one that's supposed to go in your desk at work.
If you don't expect the outage to last long, you probably won't have to worry about food. But do try to keep your fridge shut to preserve the cold. If, however, the power will be out for an extended time, prepare and eat your perishable foods first. But always be prepared with a small food storage to keep yourself fed for days at a time if necessary. There's no need to worry if the power goes out. Stay warm, safe, well-fed, and enjoy the down time to play games with friends and family!
Knowing When You Have Packed Well
First, check to see how widespread the problem is. If it appears to be just your house, check your circuit breakers in your electric panel. If you blew a circuit, call your local service provider for help. If it is your neighborhood, call the local utility company and report the outage. If it is clear what the problem is, let them know. Additionally, if, for example, a power line blew over, you'll need to warn the company (and alert the police) of the danger. For larger problems, most likely people are already working on it. It may take a while depending on the problem so make sure you are prepared.
Back up Energy
The next thing you will have to do is to measure the distances so you can purchase wire in the correct size. There are many different types of wire, so it is important that you select a wire that will work for your particular needs. Flat wire is becoming an especially great choice in speaker wiring because it won't create any bumps on walls or under rugs.
There are so many different companies that sell the materials that could go into an emergency preparedness kit. You should shop around to each of them to see what they have in store. These days it's possible for you to get water that comes in powder form, not to mention the options they have now for dehydrated food products. As long as you shop intelligently, you should have no problem lasting a considerable period of time in the event of a disaster. You should not feel scared when something bad has happened. You should rest easy knowing that you thought ahead and packed a kit that was loaded with everything.
Winter outages can be more difficult to cope with in case of an outage. Dark hours are longer, the weather is colder, and access to help might be a little more limited. If the power goes out in the dead of winter, do your best to stay warm. If you have a wood burning stove or fire place, build a fire and huddle around. If you don't, make sure to wear several layers of clothing, especially knit hats, scarves and gloves. If you are still cold, take a hot shower to warm up your body temperature. If there are elderly or sick people in your neighborhood, it would be good to check on them and make sure that they are taken care of. Especially if they rely on electricity for medical support, you'll need to make sure they are safe and warm.
Rather than transporting one kit from place to place, you should invest in multiple kits to put in the pertinent areas inside your home, work, or vehicle. A good rule of thumb would be to have one under every sink and in the garage at your home, another one in your car, and one that's supposed to go in your desk at work.
If you don't expect the outage to last long, you probably won't have to worry about food. But do try to keep your fridge shut to preserve the cold. If, however, the power will be out for an extended time, prepare and eat your perishable foods first. But always be prepared with a small food storage to keep yourself fed for days at a time if necessary. There's no need to worry if the power goes out. Stay warm, safe, well-fed, and enjoy the down time to play games with friends and family!
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