Power outages are usually only a short-term problem, but in extreme cases, they can last for days or even weeks. Preparation and awareness are the best tools for surviving a long-term power outage.

Electricity powers virtually every aspect of our lives, and losing access to electricity is something that is often ...

Keep an indoor and outdoor light on, so that you know when the outage is over. Keep fridges and freezers closed as much as possible. Check the state of your food following the outage — if any food ...

More than 100,000 Hoosiers lost power from storms earlier this week, and there are still around 13,000 Indianapolis residents without power as we head into the weekend, according to the AES outage map ...

A woman holding a candle for light as Spain, Portugal and other parts of Europe are hit with widespread power blackouts which lasted 10 hours in Lisbon, Portugal on April 28, 2025. A woman holding a ...

The power's out, the air conditioning is off and the temperature is climbing. Whether it's due to a summer storm, a heat wave or grid overload, more Americans are facing blackouts when they need ...

As the weather turns cold, the chance of a weather-related power outage increases. An extended electrical outage can disrupt communications, water, and transportation. It can also close retail ...

Here’s a roundup of recommendations to keep you and your food safe during storms that knock out power – along with a quarter ...

When storms, extreme heat or cold, and other disruptions strike, residents of northeast Oklahoma may face power outages that affect homes, businesses and critical services. To support you and your ...