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During a power outage, one of the first things you’ll need to do is find a way to light your home. If you can’t see anything, it’s going to be hard to accomplish the other tasks you have ahead of you! While there are a few obvious solutions here, such as flashlights, there are actually a variety of other options depending on what you’ve got lying around. As a note, any solution that requires an open flame is going to be a dangerous solution to your problem. You can use something like a candle if you really have no other options, but don’t leave the room with the open flame in it and extinguish the flame when you’re done using it.
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QuestionHow can I make light come back on when there is a power cut?VermontGalTop AnswererYou cannot. If the power is off, it is something that the power company must address. You can call the power company to report an outage, but the rest should be handled by professionals.
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- If you run out of AA batteries, you can use AAA batteries and fill in the gaps with little strips of aluminum foil. [11] X Research sourceThanks
- If your fridge has a backup light inside, don’t use that as a light source. A closed fridge will keep food cold/frozen for 24-36 hours if the door stays closed, but opening it will let a lot of the cold air out. [12] X Research sourceThanks
- Use sunlight to your advantage. Opening the blinds during the day will help your home stay warm and give you plenty of light to work with.Thanks
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- Invest in a hand crank or solar powered radio/LED light combo device if you’re preparing for a major storm, since batteries may not be available in a disaster.
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Warnings
- Never use charcoal or gas barbeques, camping burners, or generators inside of your home. These emit carbon monoxide, which is poisonous. [13] X Research sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgs-wtd/index-en.aspx
- ↑ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/crayon-candle/
- ↑ https://www.dvo.com/newsletter/weekly/2012/04-20-143/olive-oil-for-light.html
- ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/powers-out-and-in-a-pinch-how-to-create-5-makeshift-urban-survival-lights/
- ↑ https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-safety-the-best-emergency-light-stick-20200114-6cwngijiqne2tlwnosuksorv4e-story.html
- ↑ https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
- ↑ https://fox59.com/news/lesson-learned-the-hard-way-when-power-goes-out/
- ↑ https://abc13.com/weather/get-around-power-outages-hurricane-time-household-hacks/2340387/?sf109128838=1
- ↑ https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/10-clever-hacks-to-get-through-a-power-outage-2/433649
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,,-194692,00.html
- ↑ https://abc13.com/weather/get-around-power-outages-hurricane-time-household-hacks/2340387/?sf109128838=1
- ↑ https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgs-wtd/index-en.aspx
- ↑ https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgs-wtd/index-en.aspx
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