Does your phone need electricity?
If the electricity is out it doesn’t always mean that your phone line is out, but if your have a cordless phone, your phone may not work when the electricity base is out. Having just one phone that works without having to be plugged in to the electric outlet will help your house stay communicating when the ‘lights are out’.
Does your stove require electricity?
Using an all-electric stove could be troublesome if you were suddenly without power. Having a grill in the back yard that runs on propane gas will get you through even the worst days where you need to make some type of dinner for your family. Having a gas stove in your kitchen means that you can light the top of the stove (the pilot light) with a match, and you can cook no matter how long the lights go out!
Does your fridge require electricity?
One of the more difficult things that you will have to deal with when the electricity is gone for a few days is your fridge. When the refrigerator is off more than ten hours you can find it very difficult to keep items in the fridge cold. If it is cold outside you can keep milk outside. If you have access to get ice, putting your meats in a cooler with ice will keep them from spoiling for at least another day while you can get more ice or use the meat.
When the lights go out can be the wrong time to think about how you would keep your family warm, fed and together. Planning when building your home or renovating your home can help you make the choices that will provide for you and your family even when there is no electricity in the house
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