What’s Your Top Priority When the Power Goes Out?
First thing I always do when the power goes out is check what exactly’s affected—just my house or the whole neighborhood. Once I know it’s not just a tripped breaker, water tops my list. Without power, well pumps don’t run and municipal treatment can get iffy. I always stash some clean water, but I also make a point to fill extra containers right away, just in case the outage drags on.
After water, maintaining warmth (or staying cool, depending on
After water, maintaining warmth (or staying cool, depending on