Summer is a time for fond memories. Bright sunny days, outdoor activities, sports, and adventure. But summer also brings the threat of storms. Which can cause power outages. Some areas tend to get hit harder than others, especially if you live further away from the city.
Not only that, with so many people running their air conditioners, it can put too much pressure on the power grid which can trigger outages.
If you depend on medical equipment or must remain connected for work – then you can’t shrug off summer outages. You need to be prepared on a variety of levels. This guide gives you a blueprint on how to be prepared and powered no matter what comes.
There are Several Tips for a Summer Power Outage
- Prepare a grab-and-go kit.
The last thing you want during a power outage is fumbling around in the dark searching for emergency supplies and kits. As an important precaution, your household must have an emergency kit ready for power outages.
That emergency kit can be stored in a duffle bag or plastic container and placed in a central, accessible area that all household members are aware of. It can be on your home’s main level, so everybody can avoid the stairs in the dark.
When the power outage occurs, retrieve your grab-and-go kit. Check if your flashlights are all operational and replace batteries if necessary. Inventory your LED lamps and candles. Check your charging cables and power banks.
Make sure you consider your situation, too. Do you live alone? Have a small family? What important items does a toddler need? You must also not forget about your dog or cat.
- Stock up on supplies.
A long-term power outage can be caused by a major natural disaster or a downed transformer. Planning and preparing for this situation is essential to general emergency preparedness.
Here are some of the important supplies you need to stock up in your home:
- Water, food, and blanket
- Medication
- Hygiene items
- Sleeping bags
Making an evacuation plan is an evident next step to ensure everybody in the family understands what to do when the unthinkable turn into reality. That must include:
- Finding, duplicating, and keeping important files and documents in a safe deposit box.
- Putting the emergency plan in writing to help family members know it.
- Keeping stored documents updated.
- Assessing your plan to determine if you must make changes.
A great way to start planning is to determine potential emergencies and rank them based on how likely each is to occur. After you have listed them, consider assessing them based on the following
- The correct response for the family and possible consequences.
- How quick will you need to initiate a response or evacuate?
- Which items will you remove or bring with you if time allows?
Our emergency evacuation plan must cover each of the following:
- Communication plans
- Rendezvous points
Stay hydrated.
Summer is all about the heat. But when a power outage accompanies it, it is important to stay hydrated.
As you age, your body’s water percentage lessens, putting you at risk of dehydration. Water is vital for body temperature, ingestion, and digestion, maintaining circulation, acting as a lubricant, removing waste products from cells, flushing the urinary tract, and more.
Typical signs of dehydration include feeling lethargic, headache, dry tongue, thirst, and dry mouth. Other symptoms include not urinating, feeling dizzy, having dark yellow urine, sunken eyes, dry skin, and fast breathing or heartbeat.
Also, anything caffeinated will act as a diuretic and dehydrate you. Replacing caffeinated tea, coffee, or soda you normally have with a glass of water is one of the best ways to stay hydrated during a power outage.
For an average adult, the suggested fluid intake is 30ml per kilogram of body weight. That means you must drink half of your weight in ounces of non-caffeinated drinks to stay hydrated.
These days, we have more options than ever with battery storage and solar power. Home backup generators are reasonable and not automatic. Standby generators handle power and keep the entire house working if that’s what you need.
Final Thoughts
Now you’ve got a blueprint for how to remain powered and protected for the next outage. It begins by getting back up power solar equipment. And that’s what Powland offers. Check out our site and feel free to contact customer support if you have any questions.
