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🏥 MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Someone is hurt, cold, not responding, or showing symptoms
🔥 FIRE / SMOKE / CO ALARM
Get out NOW, then call 911 from outside
🚗 STUCK IN CAR / ON ROAD
Vehicle won't move, stranded on highway or road
💧 BURST PIPE / FLOODING
Water everywhere, need to stop it NOW
⚫ LOST POWER - GETTING COLD
Temperature dropping, need immediate warmth plan
🚪 TRAPPED / CAN'T LEAVE
Blocked by ice, tree, or other obstruction
📖 HOUSEHOLD SURVIVAL PLAYBOOK
Safe, proven guidance for extended power outages. Works completely offline.
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⚠️ SAFETY FIRST: This is guidance only. Always follow official emergency alerts and first responders. If in doubt, relocate to safety.
🧊 HEAT RETENTION (Most Important)
Your #1 goal: Keep body heat in, cold out.
🏠 Shrink Your Living Space
• Pick ONE room to live in (preferably interior, no windows ideal)
• Close doors to all other rooms
• Hang blankets over doorways and windows
• The smaller the space, the easier to keep warm
🛏️ Insulation Strategy
• Rugs on floors (cold rises from below)
• Blankets on walls if very cold
• Stuff towels under doors
• Cardboard under sleeping bags/mattresses
• Consider a tent INSIDE your warm room (traps body heat)
👕 Layer Clothing Properly
• Base: Wool or synthetic (NOT cotton)
• Middle: Fleece or wool sweater
• Outer: Windbreaker if moving around
• Always: Warm socks, hat (30% heat loss from head)
• At night: Sleep in tomorrow's clothes
🔥 Body Heat Management
• Stay active during day (gentle movement)
• Eat regularly (digestion creates heat)
• Huddle together - body heat is free heat
• Hot water bottles (from gas stove) in sleeping bags
• Pets count! Let them sleep with you
💧 WATER MANAGEMENT
Safe Storage
• 1 gallon per person per day (drinking)
• Fill bathtub for toilet flushing
• Fill pots, bottles, anything clean
• Water heater tank = 40-80 gallons reserve
If Water Stops
• Use tub water for toilet (pour into bowl)
• Ration drinking water
• Melting snow: BOIL for 1 minute before drinking
• Don't flush for #1 only (save water)
🍎 FOOD PRIORITIES
Eating Order
1. Perishables first (fresh food)
2. Refrigerator food (use within 4 hours of outage)
3. Freezer food (48 hrs if full, 24 if half)
4. Pantry foods last (longest lasting)
When to Throw Out
• Meat/dairy above 40°F for 2+ hours = discard
• If ice crystals remain in freezer food = still safe
• When in doubt, throw it out
🧯 FIRE & CO SAFETY
❌ NEVER DO THESE INDOORS:
• Run a generator (even in garage)
• Use charcoal or propane grill
• Burn anything in a container
• Use oven/stove for room heating
• Run car in attached garage
These kill families EVERY winter storm.
✅ SAFE Indoor Options
• Gas fireplace (if you have one)
• Gas stove for cooking only (not heating)
• Body heat and insulation
• Nothing else is safe indoors
CO Detector Rules
• If alarm sounds: GET OUT immediately
• Call 911 from outside
• Don't go back in to investigate
• Symptoms: headache, dizziness, confusion, sleepiness
🏠 PIPES & STRUCTURE
Preventing Frozen Pipes
• Open cabinet doors under sinks
• Let faucets drip (cold AND hot)
• Keep thermostat at 55°F minimum
• Know where your main shutoff is
If Pipes Freeze
• Keep faucet open
• Apply heat from faucet toward freeze
• Use hair dryer, warm towels, space heater
• Never use open flame on pipes
If Pipes Burst
1. SHUT OFF MAIN WATER immediately
2. Open faucets to drain
3. Call plumber
4. Document everything for insurance
🧭 DECISION POINTS: STAY vs LEAVE
🚗 STRONGLY CONSIDER LEAVING IF:
• Indoor temp drops below 50°F and falling
• Power out 24+ hours with no restoration estimate
• Anyone showing confusion, extreme shivering, or blue lips
• CO detector has alarmed
• You have infants, elderly, or medical equipment
• Your gut says "this is getting dangerous"
Before You Leave
• SHUT OFF main water valve
• Unplug appliances (surge when power returns)
• Leave one light on (you'll know when power's back)
• Take: medications, phone chargers, important documents
• Tell someone where you're going
Where to Go
• Family/friends with power
• Hotel (book early - they fill up)
• Warming center (listen to radio for locations)
• Red Cross shelter
• Library, community center, church
🎒 WHAT TO GRAB (If Evacuating)
💊 Medical
• All prescription meds
• Glasses/contacts
• Medical equipment
• Insurance cards
📱 Electronics
• Phone + charger
• Power bank
• Car charger
• Important cables
📄 Documents
• IDs/passports
• Insurance info
• Emergency contacts
• Pet records
👕 Clothing
• Warm layers
• Change of clothes
• Sturdy shoes
• Hat, gloves
🚨 SEVERE (Call 911):
• Shivering STOPS (very bad sign)
• Can't walk or stand
• Confusion, acting drunk
• Drowsy, hard to wake up
• Weak pulse, slow breathing
• Blue lips or fingertips
🆘 WHAT TO DO:
• Get to warm room immediately
• Remove wet clothing
• Wrap in blankets, cover head
• Warm beverages (NO alcohol)
• Skin-to-skin contact in sleeping bag
• Call 911 if severe symptoms
🥶 FROSTBITE (Frozen Skin)
⚠️ EARLY SIGNS:
• Red skin that hurts or stings
• White or grayish patches
• Skin feels unusually firm
• Numbness or "pins and needles"
• Typically: fingers, toes, nose, ears
🚨 SEVERE (Seek Medical Care):
• Skin turns white, then bluish-gray
• Hard, waxy-looking skin
• Complete numbness
• Blisters appear (DON'T pop)
• Skin turns black (emergency)
⛔ NEVER DO:
• Don't rub frostbitten skin
• Don't use direct heat (fire, heating pad)
• Don't walk on frostbitten feet if possible
• Don't warm if refreezing is possible
✅ CORRECT TREATMENT:
• Get indoors immediately
• Warm slowly with lukewarm (not hot) water
• Wrap loosely, elevate if possible
• Take pain reliever if needed
• Seek medical care for severe cases
☠️ CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
🚨 SYMPTOMS (Often mistaken for flu):
• Headache (often first sign)
• Dizziness, weakness
• Nausea, vomiting
• Confusion, disorientation
• Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
• Blurred vision
• Loss of consciousness
🆘 IF CO SUSPECTED:
1. GET OUTSIDE IMMEDIATELY
2. Call 911 from outside
3. Don't go back in until cleared
4. Account for all family members
5. Tell 911 about any generator/grill use
⚡ GENERATOR SAFETY
Generators kill people every storm. Follow these rules.
☠️ GENERATOR PLACEMENT - LIFE OR DEATH
✅ MUST BE:
• OUTSIDE only - at least 20 feet from any window, door, or vent
• Point exhaust AWAY from the house
• On dry surface, under canopy if needed
• Protected from rain but NOT enclosed
⛔ NEVER:
• Inside garage (even with door open)
• Inside basement or crawlspace
• On porch or near windows
• CO is odorless - you won't smell it
🔌 SAFE OPERATION:
• Turn OFF and let cool before refueling
• Use heavy-duty outdoor extension cords
• Never plug into wall outlet (backfeed danger)
• Keep fuel in approved container, away from generator
• Install CO detectors on every level
🚨 IF YOUR GENERATOR IS INDOORS NOW:
1. Turn it OFF immediately
2. Open all windows and doors
3. Get everyone outside
4. Wait 30+ minutes before going back in
5. Move generator outside before restarting
🚗 STUCK IN YOUR CAR
Stranded on I-85, I-400, or local roads? Here's what to do.
✅ IMMEDIATE STEPS:
1. STAY IN YOUR CAR - It's your shelter
2. Turn on hazard lights
3. Call 911 - give exact location (mile marker, exit)
4. Text family your location (screenshot Google Maps)
5. Stay visible - tie bright cloth to antenna
🔥 RUNNING ENGINE FOR HEAT:
• Run 10-15 minutes per hour MAX
• Crack window slightly for fresh air
• CLEAR EXHAUST PIPE of snow/ice first
• Watch fuel gauge - conserve
• Turn off engine if sleepy
🆘 KEEP WARM WITHOUT ENGINE:
• Layer ALL clothing from your car
• Stuff newspaper/floor mats in clothes for insulation
• Huddle with other passengers
• Keep moving - clap, stomp, flex muscles
• Never fall asleep in extreme cold without heat
📱 SAVE PHONE BATTERY:
• Turn off Bluetooth, WiFi, location (until needed)
• Lower screen brightness
• Close all apps
• Switch to Low Power Mode
• Keep phone warm inside jacket
🏠 KEEP PETS WARM:
• Bring ALL pets inside (no exceptions in ice storm)
• Create warm spot away from drafts
• Extra bedding - blankets, towels
• Keep them in your "warm room" with family
• Sweaters/coats for short-haired dogs
⚠️ HYPOTHERMIA SIGNS IN PETS:
• Shivering, lethargy
• Slow, shallow breathing
• Weakness, stumbling
• Fixed, dilated pupils
• Warm gradually and call vet
🍽️ FOOD & WATER:
• Stock 3-5 days of pet food
• Extra water (pets need more when stressed)
• Check water bowls - they can freeze
• Maintain feeding schedule (reduces stress)
• Keep medications accessible
🐾 OUTDOOR HAZARDS:
• Antifreeze is DEADLY (sweet taste attracts pets)
• Ice melt chemicals burn paw pads
• Wipe paws after going outside
• Check under car hoods (cats seek warmth)
• Don't let pets walk on ice
🆘 PIPE BURST? DO THIS NOW:
1. FIND MAIN WATER SHUTOFF (see below)
2. Turn off immediately - righty-tighty
3. Open faucets to drain remaining water
4. Turn off water heater
5. Call plumber (expect wait during storm)
6. Document damage with photos for insurance
🔧 WHERE IS YOUR WATER SHUTOFF?
Most Common Locations:
• Basement: Near front foundation wall
• Crawlspace: Near where pipe enters
• Garage: On wall near water heater
• Outside: Near street in ground box
• Look for: Valve handle or lever on pipe
⚠️ Find it NOW before an emergency!
🧊 PREVENT FROZEN PIPES:
• Let faucets drip during extreme cold
• Open cabinet doors under sinks
• Keep heat at 55°F minimum (even if leaving)
• Insulate exposed pipes with towels
• Disconnect outdoor hoses
• Know which pipes freeze first (usually exterior walls)
🔥 THAWING FROZEN PIPES (Not Burst):
• Leave faucet open - water will flow as it thaws
• Use hair dryer on LOW setting
• Wrap with warm towels
• Apply heat from faucet toward frozen area
⛔ NEVER use torch, flame, or space heater
⚠️ SHOULD YOU EVACUATE?
This decision tree helps you know when to leave vs. stay
🚨 EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY IF:
• Carbon monoxide alarm going off
• Fire or smell of gas
• Structural damage to home
• Flooding entering home
• Official evacuation order
• Tree through roof/windows
⚠️ EVACUATE SOON IF:
• No heat for 24+ hours AND temp dropping
• Elderly/infant/sick person getting cold
• Medications that need refrigeration spoiling
• Home temp below 50°F and falling
• Water pipes have burst (water damage)
• Medical equipment needs power
✅ STAY IF:
• Roads are dangerous (ice, trees down)
• You have adequate warmth supplies
• No immediate safety threats
• You can maintain 55°F+ inside
• Shelters might be full or risky
• Situation is stable
🏨 EVACUATION OPTIONS:
• Nearby friend/family with power
• Warming center (check Live Data tab)
• Hotel (call first - many may be full/powerless)
• Community shelter
Before leaving:
• Turn off water at main shutoff
• Leave heat on 55°F if power returns
• Unplug appliances
• Take meds, IDs, phone chargers
Source: Red Cross, CDC, FEMA winter emergency protocols When in doubt, call 911 or leave for safety
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💡 Warming Centers: During extended outages, libraries, community centers, and recreation centers often open as warming shelters. Listen to local radio or check city social media.
🏫 SCHOOL CLOSINGS
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School closings announced via district websites, apps, and local TV.
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⚡ POWER OUTAGE DURATION
Ice Amount
Risk
Expected Outage
0.1"
Moderate
4–24 hours
0.25"
High
12–48 hours
0.5"
Severe
2–5 days
1"+
Catastrophic
5–10+ days
⚠️ Alpharetta/Johns Creek = Heavy trees = Higher outage risk
⛔ DO NOT DRIVE
Bridges freeze first:
McGinnis Ferry @ Chattahoochee
State Bridge Rd @ Chattahoochee
Abbotts Bridge / Jones Bridge
Haynes Bridge Rd
All GA-400 overpasses
Best advice: Stay home.
⚡ LIVE POWER OUTAGE STATUS
⚠️ Data Advisory: Outage data is best-effort and may lag during major storms. Always confirm with radio, text alerts (48554), and official utility notices.
Home-delivered meals for seniors. Also serves Gwinnett.
School Meal ProgramsStudents
Check with your school district
Free/reduced lunch programs available year-round at many locations
During storms, check district websites for emergency meal pickup sites.
⛪ CHURCH FOOD PANTRIES
Many churches operate weekly food pantries. Call ahead for hours.
💡 Finding Church Pantries:
• Search "food pantry near me" on Google Maps
• Call 2-1-1 for updated listings
• Check Nextdoor for neighborhood recommendations
• Most don't require membership - just show need
🆘 EMERGENCY: Out of Food NOW?
📞 Call 2-1-1 - Available 24/7
📞 Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
📞 Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767 They can connect you with immediate food assistance.
⏱️ POWER OUTAGE TIMER
Track how long power has been out. Helps with food safety & decision making.
⚡ Power Status: ON
⏱️ Why This Matters:
• 4 hours: Fridge food may be unsafe
• 24 hours: Consider relocating if temp dropping
• 48 hours: Freezer food thawing
• 72+ hours: Extended outage protocols
📱 SEND A GROUP TEXT
Copy this message and paste into your family group chat:
⛈️ Storm Check-In
Reply with your status:
🟢 OK - We're fine
🟡 Need supplies
🔴 Need help
Stay safe everyone!
💡 This page can't send texts for you.
Copy the message above and paste it into your existing family group chat (iMessage, WhatsApp, etc.)
📋 WHO TO CHECK ON
During outages, prioritize checking on:
Elderly living alone - May not have heat alternatives
Families with infants - Need consistent warmth
Anyone with medical equipment - Oxygen, CPAP, dialysis
Those without gas heat - All-electric homes cool fast
Neighbors far from others - May be isolated
⚠️ Check in person or by phone.
This app cannot track or contact other people - only you can do that.
🏠 YOUR HOME: PATTERSTONE DR AREA
Location Profile:
📍 Alpharetta / North Fulton County
⚡ Electric + Gas service (Atlanta Gas Light)
🌳 Heavy tree coverage = High outage risk
🏔️ Slight elevation - may get more ice accumulation
🔌 Georgia Power service area
💡 Your Advantage: Gas service means your gas appliances may work during power outage! Gas water heater, gas furnace pilot, gas stove/oven can be valuable resources.
🔥 HEATING YOUR HOME (NO POWER)
✅ SAFE: Gas Fireplace (If You Have One)
Most gas fireplaces work without electricity!
Check if yours has a battery backup ignition
Or use the manual pilot light
Keep fireplace glass doors OPEN for heat circulation
Can heat a room to 65-70°F
✅ SAFE: Gather in One Room
Body heat + small space = warmth
Choose the smallest room with least windows
Hang blankets over windows for insulation
Close doors to unused rooms
Everyone sleeps in same room
Set up tent INSIDE the room (traps body heat)
✅ SAFE: Layering Strategy
Layer Order (Inside to Outside):
Base: Wicking fabric (polyester, wool) - NOT cotton
Middle: Fleece, wool sweater (insulation)
Outer: Windproof jacket
Extremities: Hat (30% heat loss from head), gloves, wool socks
⚠️ CAUTION: Kerosene/Oil Heaters
If using portable kerosene heater:
Use ONLY K-1 kerosene (not gasoline!)
Keep 3 feet from anything flammable
MUST have ventilation - crack a window
Never refuel while hot or running
Have fire extinguisher ready
CO detector is ESSENTIAL
❌ NEVER USE INDOORS - WILL KILL YOU:
Generator (even in garage with door open)
Charcoal or propane grill
Camp stove (propane/butane)
Unvented propane heater
Car running in garage
Oven/stove for room heating
Carbon monoxide is ODORLESS. You won't know until you're dying.
🔥 GAS APPLIANCES DURING OUTAGE
Gas Stove/Range
YES - Your gas stove works without power!
Use a lighter or match to ignite burner
Turn knob to LITE position, hold flame to burner
Once lit, adjust to desired flame
Use for cooking, boiling water, warming food
⚠️ Do NOT use for room heating - CO risk
Gas Water Heater
Tank water heaters = stored hot water!
40-50 gallons of pre-heated water in tank
Will stay warm for 12-24 hours without power
Use for washing, not drinking (unless emergency)
Pilot light keeps running on gas
Gas Furnace
Usually needs electricity for blower fan
Gas heats, but electric fan distributes heat
Without power, furnace won't run
Some high-end units have battery backup
Alternative: Use gas fireplace instead
⚠️ Gas Safety
If you smell gas (rotten egg odor):
Do NOT flip any switches or use phone
Do NOT light matches or lighters
Open windows if safe
Get everyone outside immediately
Call Atlanta Gas Light from outside: 1-877-427-4321
Do not re-enter until cleared
Gas Shutoff Valve Location:
Usually at gas meter (outside, side of house)
Requires wrench to turn (keep one nearby)
Turn valve 90° (perpendicular to pipe = OFF)
Only turn off if you smell leak or damage
⚠️ Gas company must turn back on (they check for leaks)
🔥 GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY
⚠️ CRITICAL: GAS FIREPLACE ≠ WOOD FIREPLACE
If you have ceramic logs, shallow firebox, no ash dump, or visible gas lines → it's a GAS fireplace. You CANNOT burn wood in it. Ever.
🔍 Identify Your Fireplace Type
GAS Fireplace Signs:
Ceramic or concrete "logs"
Shallow firebox
No ash dump or heavy grate
Gas valve/key nearby
Glass doors (often sealed)
→ NEVER burn real wood, paper, or cardboard
✅ Manual Ignition (Works Without Power!)
If your gas fireplace has manual ignition:
Open lower access panel
Find gas valve knob (OFF / PILOT / ON)
Turn to OFF, wait 5 minutes
Turn to PILOT
Press and HOLD knob in
Light pilot with long match/lighter
Keep holding 30-60 seconds
Release slowly - pilot should stay lit
Turn knob to ON
Use wall switch or rocker to ignite main burner
If pilot won't stay lit:
Cold thermocouple - try once more
Dust in pilot - do not attempt cleaning
After 2 failed attempts → STOP
Treat fireplace as unavailable
❌ When Gas Fireplace WON'T Work
Gas is OFF at meter → No fuel
Electronic ignition only → Needs power
Remote-control only → Needs power
Safety valve failed → Won't light
Gas fireplace = usable ONLY if gas is ON + manual ignition exists
🧯 Safe Operation Rules
ALWAYS:
✅ Have working CO detector
✅ Crack a window slightly for fresh air
✅ Supervise first hour closely
✅ Keep 3 feet clearance around fireplace
✅ Turn off before sleeping (unless rated for continuous)
NEVER:
❌ Burn wood, paper, cardboard, or debris
❌ Block vents or glass openings
❌ Leave running unattended overnight
❌ Close room completely (need ventilation)
❌ Ignore yellow/orange flames (should be blue)
🌡️ Heat Expectations
Gas fireplaces provide:
Localized radiant heat (not whole-house)
~5-15°F increase in the room
Best when combined with one-room sheltering
Close doors to focus heat
🍳 COOKING WITHOUT POWER
✅ Gas Stove (Best Option)
Use your existing gas stove!
Light with match or lighter
Cook anything you normally would
Boil water to purify if needed
Warm canned goods (remove from can first)
✅ Outdoor Grill
Propane or charcoal - OUTSIDE ONLY
Keep 10+ feet from house
Can cook full meals
Use cast iron for versatility
Great for boiling water
✅ Camp Stove (Outside)
Propane or butane camp stoves
Use on porch or driveway - NEVER inside
Compact, efficient for small meals
Stock up on fuel canisters
🕯️ DIY Emergency Stove (Indoors - Careful)
Alcohol Stove (Safer for indoor emergency)
Use 70%+ isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol
Empty tuna/cat food can as burner
Fill with alcohol, light carefully
Place pot on bricks or metal stand above flame
Burns cleaner than other fuels
Still need ventilation - crack window
Chafing Dish / Fondue Setup
Use Sterno cans (gel fuel)
Designed for indoor use
Low heat - good for warming, not boiling
Stock up on Sterno cans
🕯️ DIY CANDLES & EMERGENCY LIGHT
Emergency Candle from Crisco
Burns for 45+ days!
Get Crisco or any solid shortening
Push a wick (cotton string, shoelace) into center
Leave 1" of wick above surface
Light it - burns slow and steady
Add multiple wicks for more light
Butter/Lard Candle
Stick of butter + toilet paper wick
Cut TP in half, roll tight for wick
Push into butter, leave tip exposed
Burns 4+ hours per stick
Crayon Candle
Stand crayon upright in holder
Light the tip - wax is fuel, paper is wick
Each crayon burns ~30 minutes
Good for kids to help make
Olive Oil Lamp
Any cooking oil works
Use jar with hole in lid for wick
Cotton cloth or string as wick
Wick absorbs oil, burns at top
Smokeless, no odor
💡 Light Safety:
Never leave flames unattended
Keep away from curtains/bedding
Use stable, non-flammable holders
Have water bucket nearby
Flashlights are always safer than flames
🔥 DIY HEATING SOLUTIONS
Terracotta Pot Heater
Radiates heat from candles
Place 3-4 tea light candles on fireproof tray
Invert terracotta pot over candles
Prop pot up with coins/rocks for airflow
Pot absorbs heat, radiates into room
Won't heat a room, but warms a small area
⚠️ Still produces CO - use with ventilation
Hot Water Bottles
Safe, effective personal warmth
Fill with hot water from gas stove
Wrap in towel to prevent burns
Put in bed 30 min before sleeping
Stays warm 4-6 hours
Use plastic bottles if no rubber one
Heated Rocks/Bricks
Old-school but effective
Heat bricks/rocks on grill outside
Wrap in towels, bring inside
Place at foot of bed or near seating
Radiates heat for hours
⚠️ Don't use wet rocks (can explode)
Mylar/Emergency Blankets
Reflects 90% of body heat back to you
Hang on walls behind where you sit/sleep
Line the ceiling of a small room
Wrap around you under regular blankets
$1-2 at any camping store
💧 WATER DURING OUTAGE
Water Sources in Your Home:
Water heater tank: 40-50 gallons (turn off gas first, use drain valve)
Toilet tanks: Clean water in TANK (not bowl) - 1.5 gal each
Ice maker: Melt for drinking water
Pipes: Open highest faucet to drain lowest
Outside: Rain barrels, pool (non-drinking), clean snow
📍 Water shutoff usually: Near water heater, or where water enters house (basement/crawlspace/garage)
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🎯 Why Watch Before Traveling?
• See if bridges/overpasses are iced (freeze first!)
• Check for accidents blocking your route
• Verify salt trucks are treating roads
• Watch other drivers' behavior (sliding = stay home)
💡 How Bluetooth Mesh Works:
• Install same app on multiple phones
• Messages hop phone-to-phone (no towers!)
• Range: ~300ft per phone, extends with more users
• Everyone in neighborhood = bigger network!
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• Text link to family members now
• Post in neighborhood Facebook/Nextdoor
• AirDrop to neighbors without internet
• Print QR code for elderly neighbors
POTS lines often work during power outages
• Powered by phone company, not your house
• Copper lines work when cell towers are down
• Check if neighbors have landlines
✅ STORM PREP CHECKLIST
Charge all phones & batteries
Move cars away from trees
Fill bathtub with water
Fill water containers
Locate gas stove lighter/matches
Test gas fireplace (if you have one)
Gather blankets to one room
Locate flashlights & batteries
Find battery/crank radio
Check on elderly neighbors
Stock medications (7-day supply)
Set fridge/freezer to coldest
Open cabinets under sinks
Know water shutoff location
Know gas shutoff location
Have fire extinguisher ready
Stock non-perishable food
Have cash on hand (ATMs may be down)
Download offline maps
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