Are You Ready for a Power Outage?
In our City, we have planned and unplanned power outages. Are you and your family prepared if your power is out for a few hours or a few days?
One night without power was a good way to update the emergency preparedness list. If you need tips or suggestions, our website has several resources, including information about power generators.
This page includes some resources to use to be better prepared for the future.
- What will be your light source?
- How will you cook?
- How will you maintain your freezer and refrigerator items?
- Are your phones charged or have additional batteries?
- How will you get into your garage if you need to evacuate?
- Is your electric vehicle charged?
One night without power was a good way to update the emergency preparedness list. If you need tips or suggestions, our website has several resources, including information about power generators.
This page includes some resources to use to be better prepared for the future.
Websites & Resources
Use these resources as a place preparation checklists and recommendations for short and long-term power outages.
Have a Family "Power Out" Night Event
This is a PVE Neighborhood Watch original event designed to make planning for an emergency a fun and educational experience for your whole family.
Set aside 1 - 2 hours (or even a full evening) to live without power. Use the checklist below for preparation and the evening events. Engage the whole family so that it is a learning and connecting experience.
Schedule for October as a "spooky fun" activity or during a crisp evening when you can enjoy s'mores. Have fun and take pictures. Let us know how your evening went.
Set aside 1 - 2 hours (or even a full evening) to live without power. Use the checklist below for preparation and the evening events. Engage the whole family so that it is a learning and connecting experience.
Schedule for October as a "spooky fun" activity or during a crisp evening when you can enjoy s'mores. Have fun and take pictures. Let us know how your evening went.
How to Prepare for Family "Power Out" Night
Have a brainstorming session and create a shopping list with your family a few days before the event.
Have a brainstorming session and create a shopping list with your family a few days before the event.
- What would you need if you had no power for:
- Lights?
- Computers?
- Cooking?
- Entertainment?
- What will you do on "Lights Out" night?
- Have a barbecue? Candlelit dinner?
- Share scary stories around your fire pit?
- See with candles or battery lanterns?
- Play charades, games or do some star-gazing?
- Dress up as superheroes?
- Print and post a "We're participating in "Power Out" Night" sign in your front yard or window (there are 3 sign options).
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What to do on Family "Power Out" Night
Keep updated on all our events by joining PVE Neighborhood Watch.
- Turn off all your lights and don't use anything needing power for the time you allotted
- Enjoy your evening plan
- Take photos
- Add to your list of things you might need to purchase for the future
Keep updated on all our events by joining PVE Neighborhood Watch.