Staying Safe During A Blackout

A blackout could happen at any time in Cullman, Alabama. The important thing is that you stay safe. There are ways to achieve this, and much of it has to do with advanced planning.

Be sure that you have a way of providing light once the power goes out. You don’t know how long the power is going to remain out and therefore you may need several nights’ worth of lighting. This can come in the form of candles, gas lanterns, or flashlights. Regardless of what you choose to use (and it’s a good idea to use multiple types), you want to make sure you have backups. This can include additional gas for lanterns or additional batteries for flashlights.

The food in your freezer isn’t going to last more than a few hours. The temperature is going to start rising, which will spoil your food. Try and use up as much as you can immediately. By keeping frozen water bottles in the freezer at all times, you have a way of keeping the food colder for longer.

You should also plan on having various types of foods in your pantry that don’t require refrigeration or cooking. Some items that you can have on hand include:

• MREs
• Peanut butter
• Granola bars
• Cheese spread in jars
• Crackers
• Jerky

Be sure you have enough food for several days. If you have young children, be sure that you allow for the food that they are going to eat, as well.

Have a heating source so that you are able to boil water, purify water for drinking, and heating other types of foods, such as soups and pasta. This can range from a gas grill to an outdoor rocket stove.

At Insurance Solutions Inc. we look forward to helping you stay safe throughout the year and Alabama. Call and talk to one of our knowledgeable agents today to learn about homeowners insurance and much more.