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The Dark Book journal

Power Outages

The power may be out for an hour, a night, or longer. These notes help you sort immediate safety from the things that can wait.

A dark home kitchen during a power outage

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The first hours, in a useful order.

Flashlight and supplies on a kitchen counter during a power outage

Power outages

What to Do When the Power Goes Out: The First 24 Hours

A calm sequence for light, people, food, water, communication, warmth, and the decisions that should not be made in a rush.

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