Fire Examine your smoke alarms now. Every fall, replace all batteries in all smoke alarms as a general fire safety precaution. Heat Have extra blankets, coats, hats, and gloves to keep warm. Use camp stoves and heaters only out of doors in a well-ventilated area. Use only approved indoor heating devices.
Light Have plenty of flashlights and extra batteries on hand.
Don't use candles for emergency lighting. Money Have extra cash or traveler's checks on hand in case electronic transactions involving ATM cards, credit cards, and the like cannot be processed. Keep a generator in a well-ventilated area, either outside or in a garage, keeping the door open. Don't put a generator in your basement or anywhere inside your home. Relocation Be prepared to relocate to a shelter for warmth and protection during a prolonged power outage or if for any other reason local officials request or require that you leave your home.