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Power outages
Light, warmth and safety when the power is out - especially carbon monoxide.
Stay safe
Use flashlights, not candles.
Run generators and grills only outdoors, at least 20 feet from doors and windows.
Never heat your home with a gas stove or oven.
Have working carbon monoxide alarms with battery backup.
Get ready now
Keep phones charged and a backup battery ready.
If someone relies on powered medical equipment, talk to their doctor about a plan.
Keep the fuel tank full when bad weather is forecast.
Next steps
Action plan: power outage
Sources
Ready.gov - Power Outages