Tips for Coping with a Power Outage
A power outage can lead to a range of difficulties, and there are multiple factors that can cause it, such as damaged wires, extreme weather, birds colliding with overhead cables, and even contractors working on the public road. In our most recent article, we provide some useful advice on how to safely deal with a power outage, in case you are impacted.
Ensuring Safety
In the event of a power outage at night when there is minimal natural light, it is advisable to use flashlights instead of candles. This reduces the risk of accidentally dropping or having candles come in contact with combustible objects while navigating in the darkness.
After establishing a secure source of illumination, it is important to make sure that all devices that should not be left unattended, such as hair straighteners, stoves, and electric heaters, are turned off in preparation for the electricity coming back on. It might also be a good idea to check on your elderly neighbors. If you or your neighbors have a stairlift and are unable to come down, ensure that there is a handle that allows for manual movement to the ground level. Otherwise, the stairlift should have a backup battery.
The duration of a power outage in your household cannot always be predicted, thus it is advisable to switch electronic devices, including mobile phones and laptops, to a low power mode in order to preserve battery life.
To ensure that you are notified when your power is restored, it is recommended to keep one light switched on in your house. This way, once your power is back, you will be alerted immediately.
If one owns tropical fish, it is necessary to use a blanket to maintain the tank’s warmth, and to aerate the tank, one can either remove and add water using a cup or swirl it with one’s hands on a regular basis.
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