Power Outage Tips
Every so often, we experience a strange occurrence in cities: we realize again that it is dark at night, and that the stars shine bright in the sky.
Surprise! It’s a power outage. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if your area suffers from a power outage:
- Keep your freezer and refrigerator doors closed. Even without electricity, a refrigerator can still maintain cool temperatures for about four hours, which means that your food won’t go bad immediately
- Regulate your body temperature. If the power goes out during summer when the heat is intense, seek out cooler locations such as outdoors or in the basement, and drink plenty of liquids. If the power is out during winter, on the other hand, make sure to wear warm clothes and make further provisions for where to go to should the power outage last for too long
- Unplug your electrical equipment and appliances to protect your stuff from possible electrical surge when the power comes back on.