There are so many storms that are going on in the United States at the moment. You never know what is going to happen to your town. For example, New York didn’t know they were going to have an earthquake, which happened during the summer. That shows that any storm can happen anywhere, so always be prepared. Different things like snow, ice, high winds, severe thunderstorms, tornados, and hurricanes can cause power outages. Depending on the destruction, it takes time to het power back on, clear away debris, deliver new poles, wire, transformers, and other equipment, and to do the actual rebuilding. There are many things that need to be done, in order to survive the time period without electricity and other necessities. By being prepared for a storm, you can prevent further damage to your home or injury to you family.
First, one of the main things that should be focused on is having an emergency kit. Water bottles are need in the kit; if there is a winter storm, the pipes for water can easily be frozen. Nonperishable foods are also needed in the kit. When the power is out during a storm, the food in the refrigeratot and freezer will soon go bad. It’s probably better to have a lot of canned food because the stove may also be out, unless it’s a gas stove. The kit also needs to have a battery-powered radio, flashlight, and clock. Since there is no electricity, you need to know the time and get updates about the storm from the radio. No electricity means there are no lights, so you would definitely need a battery-powered flashlight to get around. One would also need to have cash in the kit. There is a nine out of ten percent chance that if there’s no electricity, the ATM will not be working also. Extra batteries are needed also.
Second, you will need an escape plan. You should make sure your vehicle is full of gas. If you know that there is a storm approaching. There might be a time where you have to drive to a safer place. If the power goes