Are you prepared to survive and thrive during a power outage? Maybe thriving is goal for later on, but at the bare minimum you’d better have what you need to live if (and when) the power goes out in your community for days or weeks. The Tahoe Daily Tribune reports on the following health related recommendations for power outages offered by Care Flight, an emergency medical transportation service:

Have a first aid kit in your home, office, and car. Take first aid and CPR training.

Sewer pump stations have limited storage capacity. Limit all water usage, and avoid flushing your toilet during a power outage.

Be a good neighbor and check on any neighbors with special needs: Elderly people, people with disabilities, and children who are home alone during a power outage. They may need your help.

If you’re dependent on electricity to use medical and other devices due to health issues, then you’ll also have to get a backup system, such as a generator. Be careful though, as you don’t want dangerous fumes in your home from a generator exhaust. One alternative is to purchase a portable power pack that you can plug into your outlet to store electricity. When the power goes out, you’ll have electricity stored for a little while. Most importantly, don’t forget the little things, such as an emergency first aid kit.

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http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20091208/NEWS/912089994/1056/RSS