Power
Light, charging, heat, and running equipment safely when the grid is down.
- Backup Power Basics
How to decide what needs power in an outage, and the differences between power banks, battery stations and generators.
- Generator Safety
How to run a portable generator without risking carbon monoxide poisoning, shock or fire.
- Charging Phones in an Outage
Stretch phone battery during an outage, charge safely, and stay in touch when calls fail.
- Planning Power for Medical Devices
A basic backup plan if someone at home depends on electric medical equipment, including who to tell before an outage.