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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

Sources
Ready.gov - Power Outages