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Blackout Box Guide: Essential Power and Lighting Supplies

Blackout Box Guide: Essential Power and Lighting Supplies

A blackout box should focus on power sources and lighting to keep you safe and functional during power outages. Here's a detailed list of items to include:
1. Portable Power Supplies
Portable Battery Ba...

Power Outage Prepping

Power Outage Prepping

Here's the basic summary, store supplies and take necessary actions in-order-to meet electrical needs for extended outage periods.

 

When a suspected power outage occurs; check your breakers, nearby street lights, and neighborhood to determine if an isolated issue is impacting only your house or if the outage is out of your control. Contact utility provider, acquire as to cause and expected restoration time (sign up for alerts through your REP, TDSP, EDU, or TDU). Unplug sensitive electronics. 

Follow below courses of actions (COAs) and preparedness steps. As you prepare/ react to each time-framed category, all sup...