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Originally Posted by njbchbum
For the refrigerator - freeze some small bottles of water or other containers to be used to cool the frige compartment despite not opening it often.
For those with a gas grill - plan a cook-out with neighbors if food starts to turn.
For the laptop/cell phone - get a car adapter that can be used for charging devices where an on-board port is available in the car or golf cart.
For those who suffer from lack of air-conditioning - freeze a few bandanas or handkerchiefs so they can be placed on the back of the neck for a cool down. The car can also be used for a short-term break from the heat.
And despite any shelters that may open [or not], facilities such as the hospital or police station will be operating on emergency back-up power and I have never know anyone suffering from lack of air conditioning to be denied a respite there if they have it.
Above all - if you have to drive during a power outage - PLEASE be especially careful when approaching traffic lights and signs - just in case the other drivers are not!
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Using the car to charge things is an especially good idea. Which leads to the suggestion... fill all cars up with gas.