Hello World! Welcome Friends! The fact that a power outage can cause inconveniences is an understatement, but it can also pose a threat to you and your family, and can also lead to expensive repairs. However, there are certain things you should do if you are hit by a power surge. Read on to learn the effective ways to stay comfortable in your home during a power outage.
Prepare for Power Outages
Because they are caused mainly by natural phenomena like storms, hurricanes, floods or even earthquakes in some instances, power outages are inevitable. You should be aware and know what is going on in your neighborhood because there are authorities responsible for warning citizens of likely dangers that can be encountered, and give you enough time to get prepared for such an occasion. The first thing to do is to unplug your appliances to prevent any damage likely to be caused by power surges when the electricity supply is restored. Secondly, stock up your pantry with non-perishable foods and other supplies you may need during a blackout.
Use Other Sources of Energy
When you experience a power outage, a solar generator can be a good way of keeping critical devices like cellphones, radios, and televisions running. It also provides lighting, and, depending on the size, you can use it to power other household appliances. If you live in an area prone to natural disasters, building a DIY solar generator can be your best option to consider if you want a reliable power supply. There are different types of generators available on the market, and it is easy to make your DIY solar generator. Solar generators consist of a system of parts that absorb power from the sun, store it, process it, and deliver energy to different appliances.
Beware of Carbon Monoxide
During a power outage, there are other energy sources you might also want to consider generators that use fossil fuels. However, you must be very careful to avoid running the generator indoors since it produces carbon monoxide which can be very harmful. This is a colorless and odorless gas that is produced when something is burning and kills people if inhaled for an extended time in closed places. Make sure your carbon monoxide detector is in good working condition and keep your generator away from your house. You must use it in a well-ventilated place and make sure you service it regularly to make your life easier when you lose power. If you want to grill something, make sure you do it outside.
Keep a Freezer Closed
Depending on the prevailing weather conditions, frozen food inside the freezer can stay safe for one to three days. This will be good during a blackout which may not last for 48 hours depending on the extent of the damage. Therefore, you should not open the freezer so that you preserve the temperature and your food until power is restored. You can also purchase ice blocks to add to your freezer to maintain the temperature at the desired level until the time electricity will be restored.
Dress in Layers
You must focus on keeping your body warm when you experience a power outage. You can achieve this by wearing layers of warm clothes. Your body temperature is critical, so you must keep natural heat to stay warm. Biting temperatures can cause discomfort and can affect your health. However, you need to be careful when you wear layers of clothing since it can cause sweating. You will catch a cold when your clothes are wet as a result of sweating. Try to avoid clothes consisting of natural fibers because they cause sweating.
Fill the Bathtub
Make sure you fill your bathtub and keep sufficient clean water to drink in your home. When you feel containers with hot water, it can improve the warmth in your home though it will not last for a very long time. Life can be unbearable without power and water. Do not waste the water stored in your heater. Make sure you close all the windows and doors to prevent warm air inside the house from escaping. If you experience a power outage in an area with hot temperatures, you can use natural ventilation for cooling your home. You need to open your windows and doors to promote quality circulation of air.
Blackouts can be an inconvenience, and they also pose risks to you and your family as well as to your property. You should be prepared for such incidents, and you should not take chances. Fortunately, no power outage will last forever, so you need to take appropriate measures to deal with the situation. The tips above can help you stay comfortable in your home when you experience a blackout.
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