Summer is a time for sunshine, bar-b-ques, heat waves, and flashy storms that knock out the power!
When the power goes out...
1. I search for the flashlights. (I've purchased a small flash light for each member of the family to keep beside their bed; but, the kids do not leave them in the proper place, so I end up on a hunt.) If I can't find the flashlights I get out the candles.
2. I tell the kids "DO NOT open the refrigerator!"
3. I text friends to see how wide spread the outage is.
4. We call the power company to get news of the length of the outage.
5. With all the electronics down, I enjoy having time to read.
If it is a long outage...
6. I fill the bath tub with water (a reserve for flushing in case the water also goes out.)
7. Kevin starts up the generator and hooks up the refrigerator so all the frozen stuff doesn't thaw out.
8. Kevin hooks up power (via the generator) to the pump that keeps up with the drainage (sewer) so we don't have a back up issue. (That would be very unpleasant!)
9. We get out the board games.
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1. I have a charged flashlight plugged in on each level of the house. Everyone knows not to unplug or move the location.
2. Call local electric company via corded land line - yes, we still have one they always work during a power outage and we have spotty cell service at home.
3. Watch sump pump if raining real hard and be ready to bail water.
4. Pray the sewer lift system doesn't overflow or back up. This means to flushing toilets or using the shower unless you leave the plug in until electric comes back on.
5. Wish I had a generator. Maybe with the next house?!
Posted by: Julie Miller-Oconnor | July 30, 2012 at 09:05 PM