Name: Don't Use Candles During a Power Outage and 14 Other No-Noes
Uploaded: 2020-03-18T22:32:22.000Z
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Whether it's a thunderstorm, a heatwave, or just some curious animal or a bird.

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No matter who or what’s to blame, suddenly bam!

Well, there are things that can make this situation even worse, so keep them in mind.

Of course, you need to check it to make sure that the problem isn't limited to just your

Look for any damage on the panel, but be careful and don't touch it, just in case.

If the problem isn't the breaker, check the service wires leading to the house.

If they’re on the ground or obviously damaged, stay away from them and call your electric

You can also call your neighbors and ask if their power is off too.

Although if the whole street is dark, well, that’s a big clue.

Unplugging electronic appliances, such as microwave, computer, washing machine, and

so on, will save them from any possible damage from an electrical surge when the power comes

Actually, if you see a storm coming and think it might lead to a blackout, it's better to

just go ahead and unplug your equipment to protect it.

But leave one lamp plugged in and switched on just so you know when the power comes back

When it's closed, the cold air will stay inside, preventing your food from spoiling.

A closed fridge can maintain the proper temperature for about 4 hours.

As for the freezer, your food is safe there for up to two days.

But if your freezer is half-empty this period is shorter.

You can make it a habit of keeping a few bottles in the freezer.

This way your freezer will stay cold longer and you'll have drinking water just in case

severe weather conditions leave you without running water at home.

Lighting them isn't the best option since they don't give off much light.

But the main problem is that candles can cause a fire.

Burning candles is especially dangerous if you have kids or pets who could accidentally

It's better to put a few flashlights around the house.

But don't forget to check them once in a while to make sure the batteries still work.

If a power outage hits during cold seasons, you'll obviously want to get warm somehow.

Some crank up fireplaces, others use gas stoves for this purpose.

But everything that burns produces carbon monoxide.

To avoid the risk of being poisoned by this odorless, colorless gas, get a battery-powered

During severe weather, you never know when you’ll have to leave your house because

Besides, it might be the only heated space you'll have.

But if your whole neighborhood doesn't have electricity, then gas stations probably won't

be an option since they need the power to pump gas from their tanks to yours.

That's why it's important to keep the tank full before a storm hits.

Also, you can keep filled gas cans in your garage.

If your neighborhood has subdivision security gates, you should be aware of the fact that

So, you won't be able to open them just by pressing a button.

But many people have no idea how to open them manually.

This way you can plan to leave your neighborhood easily if need be.

Playing games, listening to music or checking social media on your cell phone seems like

a good idea when the power is out since there’s nothing else to do.

But it’s better to close all your apps and dim the backlight to save the battery.

When there’s no way to charge the phone, you definitely don’t want to be left without

the option to make a call in some emergency.

If you still can’t resist surfing the Internet, make sure you have a portable charger.

If you have a tank-style water heater then consider yourself lucky – you still have

an opportunity to get clean during a blackout.

Though you’ll have hot water in reserve, its temperature will keep dropping.

So if you want to take a shower do it as soon as possible.

However, if the blackout is caused by a storm, then never take a shower till the storm ends.

It is possible to get struck by lightning while in the shower.

If traffic lights stop working in your area because of the power failure, and you happen

to be at the wheel, it doesn’t mean you can blow through intersections.

Some think that broken traffic lights serve as a four-way stop.

But actually, they work the same way as a four-way yield.

This means that if two cars come to an intersection on different roads at the same time, the driver

of the car on the left should yield to the other vehicle.

During a neighborhood-wide blackout, your credit cards will be pretty useless.

That’s why it’s important to have some cash at home.

You might need different supplies if you’re faced with a long-term blackout and the only

Also, it’s better to have some cash with you in case of an emergency evacuation.

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Don't Use Candles During a Power Outage and 14 Other No-Noes

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