Anna Maria Richards
Everyone hates to go through a storm never mind when the power is taken out. Your initial thought is to check that everyone else’s has gone out and to think how long you are going to be left without your precious power. In some cases, it may only be for a few hours but in other cases, it can be days if not weeks. Living with candlelight soon loses its romantic appeal and charm. If you live in an area where the power grid is known to fail, then you should take note of some of these tips to make your life easier when that inevitable power outage comes.
Backup power
One of the best things you can do is to prepare for the worst. Having a backup battery that can power your home is a great way to ensure that you can keep your essentials running during a power outage. This makes your life so much easier. These backup power sources won’t be able to run your house at full capacity, but they can make sure that your oven works and that you have some light.
One of the more recent trends is to have a DIY whole house battery backup waiting in the home in case you lose power. To make it more eco-friendly, you can get a solar battery backup that will charge when not in use so that it is prepared for the next blackout.
Disaster kits
If you are going to have an extended outage, then you need to have a disaster kit ready to go so that you don’t struggle. If the storm prevents you from leaving your home, you need to have been clever enough to have prepared some essentials. This kit should include a supply of water. The recommended amount is one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
Other useful equipment can include can openers, flashlights, and extra batteries. You should also think about organizing a plan in case of an outage. This can take away any added stress and stop people from panicking.
Occupying your mind
Once you have made sure that you are safe and supplied, it is important to think about how to keep your mental health, healthy. You need to keep your mind active and occupied as well as those who live with you. Power outages are made so much worse when you get bored. Boredom can make you more anxious and more irritable.
In order to combat this, you should think about having a selection of board games, cards, and books. If you have light, then you can do some of those tasks that you have been putting off. No one likes to be without their tv or phone for any longer than you have to. If you can, buy a non-electric backup charger for your electronics.
Power outages
These can be a nightmare when they strike. However, if you are prepared then you can make sure that it is as painless as possible. Make sure that you plan and prepare your response so that your outage is not as bad.
