Storms knock out power every winter. With light, warmth, and a way to charge your phone sorted in advance, an outage becomes an inconvenience, not a crisis.
Key takeaways
Light, warmth, phone power, and food safety are the four priorities.
Charge power banks and devices before a storm hits.
Keep the fridge and freezer closed to hold cold.
Step-by-step
Light the house safely. Keep flashlights and headlamps with spare batteries in known spots. Use candles cautiously, never unattended.
Plan for warmth. Have warm layers and blankets ready; if you use a backup heater, ensure it is rated for indoor use and ventilated.
Keep phones alive. Charge power banks ahead of storms and keep a car charger handy.
Protect your food. Keep fridge/freezer doors closed — a full freezer holds cold for about 48 hours.
