Have emergency plans and suppliesEveryone should have emergency plans and kits that cover all family members and pets. Make sure you're comfortable opening your garage door manually. If the power outage hasn't hit your area yet, try to learn how to do so. Know how to use your generatorsIf you're planning on using a generator, make sure you know what you're doing. If you have solar panels, the mayor said, know that you will also need an inverter or battery storage to provide power.

Source: CNN October 09, 2019 08:03 UTC