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Power Outage Preparedness Basics

Stay safe without power

Preparing for outages involves flashlights/batteries, charged power banks, food/water, keeping fridge closed, surge protection, knowing manual garage overrides, and a plan to communicate and stay warm/cool.

Gather Supplies

Flashlights, batteries, power banks, water, shelf-stable food.

Protect Appliances

Use surge protection; unplug sensitive gear; keep fridge closed.

Plan

Know manual door overrides; share communication and check-in plans.

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