Because a storm can happen anytime, Walton Electric Membership Corporation offers these tips for coping with power outages.
Store fuel away from the house in a well-ventilated location.
Be extra careful when using flames as light sources. If you depend on a well, you'll need to fill bathtubs or other large containers for household use, like flushing toilets. Fill clean pitchers or jugs for drinking water. If you have livestock or poultry, secure a stand-by generator to run the well. Food Nonperishable foods that don't need cooking are ideal, like canned fruit, powdered milk, peanut butter, bread and crackers.