The climate in Broken Arrow often means colder winter weather and the possibility of a power outage. Enduring a power outage is a hardship that most homeowners aren’t prepared to endure. In order to get ready for one, follow the steps below to make the experience as comfortable -- and safe -- as possible.One of the main concerns homeowners have during a power outage is their food supply. During longer periods without power, it’s critical to maintain a safe food supply. In order to do so:
Purchase a few disposable coolers to store cold items.
Have a supply of ice on hand. When the power goes out, you can fill your fridge with bags of ice to keep food cold, and use ice for items in the coolers, too.
Keep a thermometer on hand to take check the temperature of food during long power outages to ward off food poisoning.
It’s also critical to have a sufficient amount of water on hand, particularly important during longer outages, but also necessary even for just a couple of days. If a storm is heading your way, fill the tub, several sinks, and any empty buckets you have with water. You’ll need a drinking supply, and a few buckets to flush the toilets.Putting together an emergency kit will also be helpful when enduring a period without power. Your kit should include:
A large supply of batteries
A flashlight
A radio that can be powered by batteries
First aid supplies, including Band-aids, gauze, etc.
Seven days worth of any medications that family members may require
Hygiene supplies
Contact information for family members and friends
A full gas tank for your car
A stand-by generator, or a portable device kept on hand for emergency situations
Make sure you’re ready in the event of a power outage. If it happens, you’ll be glad you took the time to prepare. If you’d like help with getting your home ready for cooler weather, or ensuring efficiency throughout Broken Arrow’s long winter, call the home comfort and efficiency experts at Air Assurance Heating, Cooling & Air Quality today!Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. Visit our website to see our current promotions and get started today!