Persuasive Speech On Power Outage

From time to time we experience power outages, whether it be from a natural disaster or a temporary service issue. Knowing how to stay safe and prevent food spoilage and contamination is critical. If there is a medical emergency associated with electricity or contaminated food you should learn what to do to save a life.

Power outage safety and tips

When the power goes out due to a storm or other issue it can be confusing and a bit scary. It is impotant to stay calm and know some safety tips to keep accidents and injuries from occuring during the outage. As soon as the power goes out you should check outside to see if the rest of your neighborhood has lights. If you the outage is limited to your home, you should contact your local power company and report the incident. If it is a whole area then there is little you can do until the problem is solved. The first thing you want to do is to ensure that any paper and debris are safely stored away from walkways to prevent falls and potential fires if you need to use lanterns or candles for light. It is much safer to use flashlights and battery operated light sources but if you only have candles, you should keep them away from all objects in the center of the room.

Traditional gas generators produce large amounts of lethal carbon monoxide that can kill in just a few minutes. Carbon monoxide has no smell so it is hard to detect until it is too late. If the cause of the outage is a downed power line, keep everyone away from the area and any standing water to prevent