Prepare for Power Outage
Complete step-by-step checklist to prepare for power outage covering keep phone power banks full and stock flashlights in rooms, and essential action items.
Keep phone power banks full
Charge portable backup batteries weekly for phones
Stock flashlights in rooms
Place flashlights in kitchen and bedrooms within reach
Keep freezer doors closed
Keep fridge closed during outage to preserve food coldness
Learn manual garage door lift
Know how to pull safety release cord to lift garage door
Keep warm heavy blankets
Have warm blankets ready in case home heating cuts out
Unplug sensitive computers
Protect laptop and TV files from power grid surge spikes
Use battery candles safely
Use LED candles instead of real fire candles in dark
Verify generator fuel stock
Keep fresh gas and test backup generators monthly
Prepare ice in cooler boxes
Keep ice packs ready to move medical items to cooler
Plan offline table games
Keep card games and board games ready to entertain kids
Test emergency lanterns batteries
Confirm lanterns operate and keep replacement cells ready
Verify landline phone connection compatibility
Ensure a basic non-electric phone connects to wall ports
Check local power company hotline
Save utility outage reporting numbers in cell contacts
Purchase backup solar phone panels
Keep small window solar chargers ready for phones
Verify manual can opener availability
Ensure kitchen drawer has non-electric can opener tools