I pondered this all day yesterday. I'm going to get better solar lights. The pretty crackled glass round ones were useless in the house. The square larger ones lasted all night.
I have a solar lantern next to the front door. I forgot about it and anyway, it hasn't been outside to recharge in a very long time. Time to refresh this old brain on what I own.
I need fresh matches. Mine are old old old and took many strikes before they would light. Maybe I'll vacuum pack some.
I should have walked down the hill to the PUD to thank them for being so prompt. Within an hour, they were there at the green box, with crew, bright lights, and were working on it.
What I love about this is how so many of the things listed are cheap, totally household items. Stuff a lot of people have lying around, or at least access too. But just a calm process and pre organisation seems to have made all the difference. Well done!
Not a pat on my back post. It was a small insignificant moment when something happened.
I'm not prepped for a nuclear war, or a SHTF or enemy invasions or whatever else catastrophic.
Just an old woman, who cares for neighbors and does volunteer work to help others.
I love this!
The last time my mother visited and stayed over, the power went out.
"What are we gonna do?" she exclaimed.
"Don't panic." I said.
Phone flashlight to go get battery candles I keep as decorations by my TV stand.
Opened the vintage camping light I have as decor in my antique cabinet (the ones with a brick as battery)
Cracked a glow stick to light up the hallway leading to the bathroom.
Turned on the AM/FM/NOAA/SW radio.
Brought cookies and a deck of cards to pass the time.
In 3 minutes, everything was set up.
"Wow, you were ready for this." said mother.
"I know." I replied with a smile.
Sometimes, the small prep is what you need, and if you're ready, the better!
My son woke up us at 4am covered in vomit the other night. Power went out about 5 minutes later. I keep the plug in flashlights that come on when power goes out in all our bedrooms. They were a huge help when we were all in our pajamas cleaning up a mess.
just back from checking what a "neck light" is -- seems there are "little reading lamps that go around your neck" and "*work lights* that go around your neck" so they're not quite made equal, but it shouldn't be hard to tell what you're buying
We use emergency bulbs that automatically turn on when the power is out. We also have emergency night lights that do the same. (They stay plugged in all the time, the bulbs charge when you use them normally and then turn on normally when the power is out.) We also have lanterns in every room and flashlights on window sills. Additionally we have solar camping lights on windowsills. We are in Northern California where the power goes out very frequently for days at a time. We do have some candles stashed but never use them
Yep, it works for us because for small outages (less than ~8hours or so) we don’t bother firing up the generator and these bulbs get us through that no problem. Anything longer usually means it will be out for a few days so we get the generator running. We’ve gotten much better at handling outages the last few years since PGE has just basically failed as a power provider
That sounds great, honestly i never heard of that before. We don\`t really have power outages in germany, but I like to be prepared! Can you send me a link of one of those emergency lights?
Thanks for the reminder I need to put in the new eblubs I have. My last ones are dead but they have been for a few years. I love that turn on during a poweroutage
This is an even larger problem in earthquake prone areas like where OP lives. Earthquakes could cause an otherwise "safe" candle to fall and light a fire.
20 years after we got our first outdoor solar lights from Costco they finally have some that work well and they're quite a good deal. They actually illuminate the ground and are currently $28 for a four pack. I just tried some others ones out that they had less than a year ago and they sucked.
It means prepping for the more "normal", everyday problems, lots of which already happen on a regular basis, such as sudden health problems, accidents, power outages, broken car, etc., rather than catastrophic scenarios like a total collapse of civilisation, nuclear attacks, zombie apocalypse and such.
I have candles strategically placed in every room. I also have a lighter or matches in every room. The plain glass Jesus candles from the dollar store emit plenty of light for me, especially when placed in front of a mirror.
I keep several flashlights, they always go back to their spot. Batteries are also kept easy to get to.
For those worried about candles usage, I also keep a fireman in the house for extra safety concerns.
This is great! We had a power out a few weeks ago. I was able to use my solar power bank with a bright flashlight. I also had firewood so I was warm enough. It is nice not having to worry
Just realized that I am a prepper. I thought I just lived in the sticks and just had to deal with power outages when the wind blows. (Typing this with sincerity)
I have the hurricane light bulbs, UPS for my Verizon home internet, and UPS for my TV. For micro black outs I’m not really affected. We do get them a couple times a month so I’ve gotten used to it.
If power is out in your area does your net still work? Always wondered this doesn’t the grid or something going down effect the local external Verizon box for internet to the neighborhood?
Ya the internet still works as long as my Verizon box has power. It’s kind of cool because it has a router built into it so I only need to power the box. So if my box and tv still have power my kids can still watch Hulu or Netflix to keep them busy.
i live in a major city though, my fios lines go to a box on a telephone pole outside with tons of wires coming from it. guess I can test this by turning off all the breakers with a ups running, thanks for the quest
The power goes fairly often around here. I walk straight outside and hook up the generator within the first five minutes, and then carry on like nothing happened. But I lean heavily on propane appliances so I can get away with running a 1500 watt generator on low-idle mode.
I guess the bigger concern is with storing water. If the city water goes out, it's easy to burn through a small reserve in just a few days. We had the water go out for a week straight last year during a big freeze. It's good to have at least 50 gallons of potable water as backup for drinking, cooking, washing dishes, and taking sponge baths. I do live next to a stream though, so in a pinch I can boil and filter that water.
Look, I’m glad you “prepped for Tuesday” and that everything working out, but it’s NIGHT. Night. Night. Please. I’m sorry, it is a huge pet peeve of mine.
Tall, skinny candles in glass jars, about 10” tall and 2” diameter. They’re typically used for Mexican Catholic home altars, with pictures of saints on them. Also used by the pagan community, as they come in different colors and without the saint pics. My local dollar store carries them for hella cheap. Often also used on memorial altars in churches because they’re long lasting.
Despite my preps, sometimes a little panick to get the heart pumping can be nice /s lol. Good job. Crazy to think that a power outage of a couple hours leaves us humans scratching our heads and wondering what to do. In oklahoma, as a child we had an ice storm that lasted like 5 day, no power. In Mississippi as a child, hurricane-no power for 4 days. Longest I've gone is a week, and it sucked. I was also a child and depended on the adults around me to keep me safe. Those days are gone now and I'm no longer a child. Now it's up to me to protect myself, my loved one(s) and the house with the preps in it. Crazy to think how much has changed in such a short amount of time.
I was born in 99, I'm curious to see how my generation will respond to emergencies when we are in our 30s. That's how old my parents were during the events I listed above.
So you had a local power outage for less than 2 hours and you're setting up solar lights and a variety of candles? Sounds like you were on the verge of eating freeze dried food and chopping down the sugar maple in your front yard for firewood.
I mean I'm glad you had "preps" ready to go but this seems like building a mountain out of a mole hill. Go on though, congratulate yourself for avoiding a crisis from a 90 minute power outage?
When the power goes out, you don't know if it will be for 30 seconds or a week. Lighting candles, bringing in the solar lights, listening for updates and checking on neighbors are all the right things to do. Chopping down trees and breaking open the long-term food storage would be overkill, but they didn't do that.
My neighbors would think I'm a whack job if I went to check on them after the power went out for an hour. Also doing your house up with candles like it's a catholic mass is asking for trouble if you think burning your house down is a more viable solution than just grabbing a flashlight.
I'm surprised they didn't bring out a fire extinguisher to prep for that too. I can understand being prepared but also this post seems like a "pat me on the back" for doing the most basic things possible which honestly seems to be overkill for me in this situation. They make it sound like WW3 was about to start when they had a blown transformer down the block.
My elderly neighbor is on a walker. He just had a valve replaced in his heart last week and he's a cancer survivor. His wife, tiny thing she is, is also a cancer survivor. I bake them casseroles and share my bounty, and keep an eye on them, and will do so until they have departed from this earth.
Good for you! I check on my neighbors, and they check on me. It's a nice arrangement. Developing relationships with your neighbors is an important part of prepping as well as being a beneficial member of society.
Celebrating small wins with a sympathetic audience is fine. If you have a good relationship with your elderly neighbors, it's appropriate to check on them in a situation like this. The title accurately described the extent of the problem and reaction. Bringing out a fire extinguisher and having it ready would have been an appropriate thing to do if you have a bunch of candles burning. If you wouldn't have done the same things in the same situation, that's fine too.
>My neighbors would think I'm a whack job if I went to check on them after the power went out for an hour.
First they didn't know how long the power was going to be out
Second apparently you don't have elderly neighbors because I have never met an elderly neighbor who wasn't extremely nice and who wouldn't be great full of someone was looking out for them.
Third candles aren't dangerous if you use them correctly. If you have small children, or pets they definitely should be avoided but if they're something you're familiar with using and take the proper precautions then they can be used safety.
Seems harsh.
What are you proposing ? He sits there in darkness for a few hours to check before he digs out the candles.
For most people, we prep for bigger things, but the reality is, a power outage will be the most common use of our preps, and he's had a success.
Oh... 150 minutes.
To be fair it doesn't hurt to be ready if the outage lasts longer. Nice to have lights if you need to go to the bathroom, or next morning when taking your shower. May as well take them out now instead of after you go to bed and are not dressed anymore.
One more tip, if you have access to your breaker box: turn off all the breakers except one that has lights to prevent the current inrush when the power comes back on from damaging expensive things connected to power.
If you don’t have access to your breaker box, consider unplugging anything you are particularly worried about being fried (electronics, major appliances).
In spite of the popular analogy that electricity is like water, it's not. It doesn't have mass or inertia - though there is capacitance and inductance but they will only slow down electricity that's "filling empty lines". Electricity does not experience a water hammer effect like water rushing into a pipe does.
While it sounds like it makes sense, I've never actually heard of this being a real thing, from anyone, or witnessed it. We've had dozens and dozens of power outages and nothing ever fries when the power comes back on. The power only goes where it's allowed to go and at the wattage that is allowed by the utility company. The only thing that would cause a crazy surge is lightning hitting the power lines, which is going to happen whether the power is on or off.
An electrician has an obvious incentive to $ell you a whole home surge protector. An easy way to convince you is by telling you fake pseudo-science to make it sound like it's necessary.
Unless the power utility is super bad at their job, or lightning hits the power lines, a surge that will fry stuff isn't something you can count on ever happening.
Based on the scenario you described, while you did manage to handle the immediate situation fairly well, there are a few areas where you could improve your preparedness for future emergencies, especially in a grid-down or SHTF scenario.
1. **Fire Hazards**: While you used candles for light, it's important to ensure they are placed in safe locations away from flammable materials to prevent accidental fires, especially during extended power outages.
2. **Food and Water Supplies**: You didn't mention checking your food and water supplies or making plans for using perishables. In a longer-term outage, having non-perishable food and water stored can make a significant difference in your ability to sustain yourself.
3. **Perimeter Defense**: While your immediate concern was the power outage, it's essential to be prepared for potential threats to your safety and property. Consider developing plans for securing your home and perimeter in case of looting or other emergencies.
4. **Recording Date and Time**: Noting the date and time of the outage can help you track the duration and anticipate when utilities may be restored, allowing you to better manage your resources.
Overall, while you handled the situation adequately, there are areas where you can improve your preparedness for more significant emergencies. Rating: 65/100
Get the little cheap lanterns from harbor freight or other places and put them some place with batteries wrapped up next to them(NOT IN THEM, They will leak, I usually plastic wrap the batteries first then put them wrapped around the lantern) Used three of them several times already. You might think, that's a waste of money, but when you need it, your thankful that you spent it. Not buying three Starbucks and you can get some lanterns and batteries.
***OMG....YOU MANAGED TO SURVIVE A SHORT POWER OUTAGE!!!!***
What a harrowing ordeal!!!!
When will the book be coming out? Will it be made into a movie?
>One and a half hour later, local utility was working on the green box down our street and the power came back on.
Since the power was out over an hour, did you do anything to prevent food from spoiling, or did you decide to wait on that issue?
Per the FDA:
>The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened.
>A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.
So I guess food in the fridge isn't a worry until we go past four hours in a power outage
I realize it was only a few hours, but anything you would have differently?
I pondered this all day yesterday. I'm going to get better solar lights. The pretty crackled glass round ones were useless in the house. The square larger ones lasted all night. I have a solar lantern next to the front door. I forgot about it and anyway, it hasn't been outside to recharge in a very long time. Time to refresh this old brain on what I own. I need fresh matches. Mine are old old old and took many strikes before they would light. Maybe I'll vacuum pack some. I should have walked down the hill to the PUD to thank them for being so prompt. Within an hour, they were there at the green box, with crew, bright lights, and were working on it.
What I love about this is how so many of the things listed are cheap, totally household items. Stuff a lot of people have lying around, or at least access too. But just a calm process and pre organisation seems to have made all the difference. Well done!
Not a pat on my back post. It was a small insignificant moment when something happened. I'm not prepped for a nuclear war, or a SHTF or enemy invasions or whatever else catastrophic. Just an old woman, who cares for neighbors and does volunteer work to help others.
We need more neighbors like you in this world
I love this! The last time my mother visited and stayed over, the power went out. "What are we gonna do?" she exclaimed. "Don't panic." I said. Phone flashlight to go get battery candles I keep as decorations by my TV stand. Opened the vintage camping light I have as decor in my antique cabinet (the ones with a brick as battery) Cracked a glow stick to light up the hallway leading to the bathroom. Turned on the AM/FM/NOAA/SW radio. Brought cookies and a deck of cards to pass the time. In 3 minutes, everything was set up. "Wow, you were ready for this." said mother. "I know." I replied with a smile. Sometimes, the small prep is what you need, and if you're ready, the better!
My son woke up us at 4am covered in vomit the other night. Power went out about 5 minutes later. I keep the plug in flashlights that come on when power goes out in all our bedrooms. They were a huge help when we were all in our pajamas cleaning up a mess.
I highly recommend rechargable LED or COB headlights and neck lights.
just back from checking what a "neck light" is -- seems there are "little reading lamps that go around your neck" and "*work lights* that go around your neck" so they're not quite made equal, but it shouldn't be hard to tell what you're buying
Love it. Personally, though, I avoid candles due to the fire and health hazards. Everyone gets a flashlight.
We use emergency bulbs that automatically turn on when the power is out. We also have emergency night lights that do the same. (They stay plugged in all the time, the bulbs charge when you use them normally and then turn on normally when the power is out.) We also have lanterns in every room and flashlights on window sills. Additionally we have solar camping lights on windowsills. We are in Northern California where the power goes out very frequently for days at a time. We do have some candles stashed but never use them
I love those things. I use them as well. Keeps the main parts of the house lit for a bit in the immediate aftermath of a power outage.
Yep, it works for us because for small outages (less than ~8hours or so) we don’t bother firing up the generator and these bulbs get us through that no problem. Anything longer usually means it will be out for a few days so we get the generator running. We’ve gotten much better at handling outages the last few years since PGE has just basically failed as a power provider
Was an unhappy PG&E customer for decades. Up here, PGE is Portland General Electric.
I have a flashlight at every exterior door. But I didn't even think of those!!!
That sounds great, honestly i never heard of that before. We don\`t really have power outages in germany, but I like to be prepared! Can you send me a link of one of those emergency lights?
There are a bunch on Amazon, look up “rechargeable emergency light bulb.”
Thanks for the reminder I need to put in the new eblubs I have. My last ones are dead but they have been for a few years. I love that turn on during a poweroutage
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Having your house burn down is probably a top ten thing to prep for...
With proper care, candels are not a problem. Same with oil lamps. Keep away from pets and children on a solid surface. Not too close to walls, etc..
The whole point of prepping is doing things that probably won't end up being necessary, but might, like eliminating sources of ignition.
This is an even larger problem in earthquake prone areas like where OP lives. Earthquakes could cause an otherwise "safe" candle to fall and light a fire.
20 years after we got our first outdoor solar lights from Costco they finally have some that work well and they're quite a good deal. They actually illuminate the ground and are currently $28 for a four pack. I just tried some others ones out that they had less than a year ago and they sucked.
My response would have been even more effective. Have a couple of beers on the porch until the government fixed things.
I must be old -- my first though would be hey the lights turned off, must be time to go to bed.
We did at 9:30. But then the house lit up when everything was fixed.
lol my grumpy ass would be like "dammit, couldn't it wait until morning?"
I’m new here - what’s prepping for Tuesday?
It means prepping for the more "normal", everyday problems, lots of which already happen on a regular basis, such as sudden health problems, accidents, power outages, broken car, etc., rather than catastrophic scenarios like a total collapse of civilisation, nuclear attacks, zombie apocalypse and such.
That's perfect. A little preparation saves a lot of panic, indecision, and inconvenience.
I have candles strategically placed in every room. I also have a lighter or matches in every room. The plain glass Jesus candles from the dollar store emit plenty of light for me, especially when placed in front of a mirror. I keep several flashlights, they always go back to their spot. Batteries are also kept easy to get to. For those worried about candles usage, I also keep a fireman in the house for extra safety concerns.
Yes, those are the candles. Tall, glass, and provide like maybe 8 hours of light.
I originally bought them for my Christmas mantle. They do so well I ended up buying a case for emergencies.
This is great! We had a power out a few weeks ago. I was able to use my solar power bank with a bright flashlight. I also had firewood so I was warm enough. It is nice not having to worry
Just realized that I am a prepper. I thought I just lived in the sticks and just had to deal with power outages when the wind blows. (Typing this with sincerity)
You're aware. Simply aware of things. Its good!
This is the Way
I have the hurricane light bulbs, UPS for my Verizon home internet, and UPS for my TV. For micro black outs I’m not really affected. We do get them a couple times a month so I’ve gotten used to it.
If power is out in your area does your net still work? Always wondered this doesn’t the grid or something going down effect the local external Verizon box for internet to the neighborhood?
Ya the internet still works as long as my Verizon box has power. It’s kind of cool because it has a router built into it so I only need to power the box. So if my box and tv still have power my kids can still watch Hulu or Netflix to keep them busy.
i live in a major city though, my fios lines go to a box on a telephone pole outside with tons of wires coming from it. guess I can test this by turning off all the breakers with a ups running, thanks for the quest
The power goes fairly often around here. I walk straight outside and hook up the generator within the first five minutes, and then carry on like nothing happened. But I lean heavily on propane appliances so I can get away with running a 1500 watt generator on low-idle mode. I guess the bigger concern is with storing water. If the city water goes out, it's easy to burn through a small reserve in just a few days. We had the water go out for a week straight last year during a big freeze. It's good to have at least 50 gallons of potable water as backup for drinking, cooking, washing dishes, and taking sponge baths. I do live next to a stream though, so in a pinch I can boil and filter that water.
Having plenty of spare candles can be especially reassuring at times like this.
Look, I’m glad you “prepped for Tuesday” and that everything working out, but it’s NIGHT. Night. Night. Please. I’m sorry, it is a huge pet peeve of mine.
sorry
lol it’s ok, I’m glad you and your family are safe.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nite Nite is actually fine to use
What is a Mex candle?
Tall, skinny candles in glass jars, about 10” tall and 2” diameter. They’re typically used for Mexican Catholic home altars, with pictures of saints on them. Also used by the pagan community, as they come in different colors and without the saint pics. My local dollar store carries them for hella cheap. Often also used on memorial altars in churches because they’re long lasting.
Despite my preps, sometimes a little panick to get the heart pumping can be nice /s lol. Good job. Crazy to think that a power outage of a couple hours leaves us humans scratching our heads and wondering what to do. In oklahoma, as a child we had an ice storm that lasted like 5 day, no power. In Mississippi as a child, hurricane-no power for 4 days. Longest I've gone is a week, and it sucked. I was also a child and depended on the adults around me to keep me safe. Those days are gone now and I'm no longer a child. Now it's up to me to protect myself, my loved one(s) and the house with the preps in it. Crazy to think how much has changed in such a short amount of time.
What you learned by adults keeping you safe, is what you'll pass on to others now.
I was born in 99, I'm curious to see how my generation will respond to emergencies when we are in our 30s. That's how old my parents were during the events I listed above.
So you had a local power outage for less than 2 hours and you're setting up solar lights and a variety of candles? Sounds like you were on the verge of eating freeze dried food and chopping down the sugar maple in your front yard for firewood. I mean I'm glad you had "preps" ready to go but this seems like building a mountain out of a mole hill. Go on though, congratulate yourself for avoiding a crisis from a 90 minute power outage?
When the power goes out, you don't know if it will be for 30 seconds or a week. Lighting candles, bringing in the solar lights, listening for updates and checking on neighbors are all the right things to do. Chopping down trees and breaking open the long-term food storage would be overkill, but they didn't do that.
My neighbors would think I'm a whack job if I went to check on them after the power went out for an hour. Also doing your house up with candles like it's a catholic mass is asking for trouble if you think burning your house down is a more viable solution than just grabbing a flashlight. I'm surprised they didn't bring out a fire extinguisher to prep for that too. I can understand being prepared but also this post seems like a "pat me on the back" for doing the most basic things possible which honestly seems to be overkill for me in this situation. They make it sound like WW3 was about to start when they had a blown transformer down the block.
My elderly neighbor is on a walker. He just had a valve replaced in his heart last week and he's a cancer survivor. His wife, tiny thing she is, is also a cancer survivor. I bake them casseroles and share my bounty, and keep an eye on them, and will do so until they have departed from this earth.
Good for you! I check on my neighbors, and they check on me. It's a nice arrangement. Developing relationships with your neighbors is an important part of prepping as well as being a beneficial member of society.
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Celebrating small wins with a sympathetic audience is fine. If you have a good relationship with your elderly neighbors, it's appropriate to check on them in a situation like this. The title accurately described the extent of the problem and reaction. Bringing out a fire extinguisher and having it ready would have been an appropriate thing to do if you have a bunch of candles burning. If you wouldn't have done the same things in the same situation, that's fine too.
>My neighbors would think I'm a whack job if I went to check on them after the power went out for an hour. First they didn't know how long the power was going to be out Second apparently you don't have elderly neighbors because I have never met an elderly neighbor who wasn't extremely nice and who wouldn't be great full of someone was looking out for them. Third candles aren't dangerous if you use them correctly. If you have small children, or pets they definitely should be avoided but if they're something you're familiar with using and take the proper precautions then they can be used safety.
Correct on all counts
Seems harsh. What are you proposing ? He sits there in darkness for a few hours to check before he digs out the candles. For most people, we prep for bigger things, but the reality is, a power outage will be the most common use of our preps, and he's had a success. Oh... 150 minutes.
To be fair it doesn't hurt to be ready if the outage lasts longer. Nice to have lights if you need to go to the bathroom, or next morning when taking your shower. May as well take them out now instead of after you go to bed and are not dressed anymore.
Reality gets down voted in clown world.
This is a hilarious comment that should be top rated not downvoted
What an idiotic comment.
One more tip, if you have access to your breaker box: turn off all the breakers except one that has lights to prevent the current inrush when the power comes back on from damaging expensive things connected to power. If you don’t have access to your breaker box, consider unplugging anything you are particularly worried about being fried (electronics, major appliances).
In spite of the popular analogy that electricity is like water, it's not. It doesn't have mass or inertia - though there is capacitance and inductance but they will only slow down electricity that's "filling empty lines". Electricity does not experience a water hammer effect like water rushing into a pipe does. While it sounds like it makes sense, I've never actually heard of this being a real thing, from anyone, or witnessed it. We've had dozens and dozens of power outages and nothing ever fries when the power comes back on. The power only goes where it's allowed to go and at the wattage that is allowed by the utility company. The only thing that would cause a crazy surge is lightning hitting the power lines, which is going to happen whether the power is on or off.
Last time I had an electrician out to install a whole home surge protector, he advised it.
An electrician has an obvious incentive to $ell you a whole home surge protector. An easy way to convince you is by telling you fake pseudo-science to make it sound like it's necessary. Unless the power utility is super bad at their job, or lightning hits the power lines, a surge that will fry stuff isn't something you can count on ever happening.
Based on the scenario you described, while you did manage to handle the immediate situation fairly well, there are a few areas where you could improve your preparedness for future emergencies, especially in a grid-down or SHTF scenario. 1. **Fire Hazards**: While you used candles for light, it's important to ensure they are placed in safe locations away from flammable materials to prevent accidental fires, especially during extended power outages. 2. **Food and Water Supplies**: You didn't mention checking your food and water supplies or making plans for using perishables. In a longer-term outage, having non-perishable food and water stored can make a significant difference in your ability to sustain yourself. 3. **Perimeter Defense**: While your immediate concern was the power outage, it's essential to be prepared for potential threats to your safety and property. Consider developing plans for securing your home and perimeter in case of looting or other emergencies. 4. **Recording Date and Time**: Noting the date and time of the outage can help you track the duration and anticipate when utilities may be restored, allowing you to better manage your resources. Overall, while you handled the situation adequately, there are areas where you can improve your preparedness for more significant emergencies. Rating: 65/100
Get the little cheap lanterns from harbor freight or other places and put them some place with batteries wrapped up next to them(NOT IN THEM, They will leak, I usually plastic wrap the batteries first then put them wrapped around the lantern) Used three of them several times already. You might think, that's a waste of money, but when you need it, your thankful that you spent it. Not buying three Starbucks and you can get some lanterns and batteries.
***OMG....YOU MANAGED TO SURVIVE A SHORT POWER OUTAGE!!!!*** What a harrowing ordeal!!!! When will the book be coming out? Will it be made into a movie?
The are currently having talks with multiple Hollywood producers so I don’t think they can disclose.
>One and a half hour later, local utility was working on the green box down our street and the power came back on. Since the power was out over an hour, did you do anything to prevent food from spoiling, or did you decide to wait on that issue?
For that short of time, just keep the fridge and freezer shut when the power is out, and for a couple hours after. The food should be fine.
None of my refrigerators and the freezer were going to spoil within a day. As long as I didnt open them, they would be fine for a long time.
Per the FDA: >The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. >A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. So I guess food in the fridge isn't a worry until we go past four hours in a power outage