Before · During · After · Food Safety
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Use flashlights, not candles | Don't open fridge/freezer unless necessary |
| Unplug electronics (surge risk) | Don't run generators indoors |
| Keep one light switch ON (know when power returns) | Don't use gas stove for heat |
| Conserve phone battery | Don't drive unless necessary (traffic lights out) |
| Check on neighbors (elderly) | Don't ignore CO detector warnings |
| Appliance | Stays Safe | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | 4 hours (door closed) | Above 40°F for 2+ hours → discard perishables |
| Freezer (full) | 48 hours | If still has ice crystals → safe to refreeze |
| Freezer (half full) | 24 hours | Fill empty space with water bottles |
When in doubt, throw it out. No food is worth food poisoning.
| Action | Battery Saved |
|---|---|
| Enable Low Power Mode | 20-30% longer |
| Turn off WiFi + Bluetooth | 15-20% |
| Reduce screen brightness to minimum | 25-30% |
| Close all apps | 5-10% |
| Turn off location services | 5-10% |
| Airplane mode (if no calls needed) | 50%+ longer |