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December 31, 2025

A power outage can turn dangerous fast

  • Here's what the experts say on how to get safe, stay safe, and be ready for the next power outage.
    • By CALEIGH WELLS
    Associated Press

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    Have a kit, have a plan, have a way to get notified, and a way to notify people.

    Power outages can come from winter storms, heat waves, wildfires or a delivery driver backing into the power line by your house. But depending on how long they last or what the temperature is outside, they can be serious or even fatal, no matter the cause.


     
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