Free ChecklistsPower Outage ChecklistPrint or download the power outage checklist.Reviewed November 14, 2026Download PDF Find flashlights and check battery-operated alarms Charge phones and confirm the utility reporting number Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed Verify backup equipment and plan a powered destination Run any fuel generator outdoors at least 20 feet from openings Plan for medication refrigeration with your pharmacist Identify a safe place to cool off or warm up Check on household members and neighbors who requested help
