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Winter Power Outages: Why They Happen and How You Can Prepare
FEMA urges precautions to avoid fires and carbon monoxide risks as a major winter storm threatens power outages across central and southern U.S., officials warn.
- On Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned homeowners to prepare before a major winter storm bringing heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain to central and southern states.
- When power lines freeze into trees or poles, Naylor said, 'If you see a downed line, don't touch it,' and advised reporting outages to utilities rather than social media.
- For immediate safety and supplies, officials say: FEMA recommends discarding food exposed to 40°F or higher for two or more hours, never running generators indoors, and installing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms.
- FEMA warns of direct risks: home-heating is the second-leading cause of fires, carbon monoxide can seep into homes, and power surges during utility restoration crews’ work can damage electronics.
- Backup power advice: home batteries that auto-charge to 100% before storms, backup generators, and portable power stations like Goal Zero Yeti 700 help maintain essentials, while community warming stations assist those lacking safe heat.
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