Preparing for possible power outages is essential, especially during the cold season. Journalists from 'Glavkom' have gathered useful recommendations on how to properly prepare your home for such situations. The recommendations cover ensuring autonomous power supply, preserving heat and water, food supplies, and medical readiness.
Table of Contents
- Emergency Supplies: Energy and Communication
- Preserving Heat and Water
- Food and Cooking
- Safety and Health
- Psychological Readiness and Planning
Emergency Supplies: Energy and Communication
First of all, it is important to have supplies of light and the ability to receive information. This will help in calling for help and getting important news.
Charging and Power
- Power Banks: With a modern lifestyle, you cannot do without external batteries.
- Phones and Devices: It is important to conserve the energy of devices.
- Laptops and Tablets: Charge them to the maximum before the power outage.
- Backup Power for the Internet: If you have GPON, then the internet will work even without electricity.
Lighting
- Battery Lamps: This will come in handy for lighting.
- Flashlights: It is important to have a powerful handheld flashlight.
- Candles: They will be useful for soft lighting.
- Battery-powered Garlands: This is not just for holidays.
Preserving Heat and Water
During the harsh winter periods, it is important to preserve heat and have access to drinking water.
Water Supply
- Drinking Water: Have a supply for 3 days.
- Technical Water: Fill the bathtub before the water is turned off.
- Thermos: Keep a thermos with hot liquid nearby.
Insulation and Heating
- Clothing: Dress warmly.
- Insulating Windows and Doors: Prevent heat loss through gaps.
- 'Warm Corner': Choose one room for the whole family.
- Personal Heating: Use hot water bottles.
Food and Cooking
Without electricity, it is difficult to cook food and store products.
Food Supply
- Uncooked Food: Choose food that can be eaten without preparation.
- Cooking: Cook products on a gas stove.
- Refrigerator: Do not open it unnecessarily.
Safety and Health
Learn how to protect your home and health during a power outage.
Medical Readiness
- First Aid Kit: Update it.
- Medications: Have a supply of chronic medications.
- Thermal Blanket: It will come in handy in difficult moments.
Electrical Safety
- Unplugging Devices: Unplug all electrical appliances during the outage.
- Generators: Use them safely.
Psychological Readiness and Planning
Add some comfort and leisure to your preparation for emergencies.
Psychological Comfort
- Leisure: Prepare everything for entertainment in the dark.
- Contact List: Do not forget important phone numbers.
- Activity: Do light physical work to relax.
Organizing Actions
- 'Emergency Backpack': Prepare a small kit with essential items nearby.
- Neighborhood Interaction: Do not stay alone.
Prepare in advance to be ready for any troubles. Preparation will guarantee your safety and peace in the event of a power outage.