{"id":53,"date":"2015-12-02T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/runnelsinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2015-12-02T15:23:22","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T21:23:22","slug":"prepare-for-power-outage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runnelsinsurance.com\/blog\/prepare-for-power-outage\/","title":{"rendered":"When the Lights Go Out: Preparing for Power Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Power outages can happen anytime in Brandon, FL. You may suddenly lose power due to tropical storms, or even from someone running into a utility pole in your neighborhood. Dealing with a power outage is easy&#8211;and can even be fun&#8211;if you have taken time to prepare. Runnels Insurance offers tips on making the most out of a power outage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lights and Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lighting is simple with today&rsquo;s selection of LED flashlights and emergency lighting kits. Stock up on inexpensive LED flashlights and batteries, or for a few dollars more you could even install a few emergency lights. This type of lighting is powered by a heavy-duty battery and is made specifically for emergency events.<\/p>\n<p>Keep board games and books on hand. Treat the outage like a camping trip&mdash;or an impromptu vacation from electronic devices. What better to do during down time than some family bonding over a word game or a trivia competition?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create a Stockpile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No need to buy food to last your family for years; but, consider stocking enough staples to feed your family for at least several days&rsquo; time in the case of a significant outage. Keep a manual can-opener on hand to use in a pinch. Also, make sure to have enough drinking water to keep each family member well-hydrated during a mid-summer outage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you experience more power outages than you care to deal with, consider investing in a generator. Even small generators can provide enough power to help you accomplish cooking on an electric griddle and taking care of basic household needs.<\/p>\n<p>Runnels Insurance wants to make sure all of your home&#8217;s needs are met. For more tips on power outage preparation, or to see how Runnels Insurance can help you find the best homeowners&rsquo; insurance policy for your budget, contact us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Power outages can happen anytime in Brandon, FL. You may suddenly lose power due to tropical storms, or even from someone running into a utility pole in your neighborhood. Dealing with a power outage is easy&#8211;and can even be fun&#8211;if you have taken time to prepare. 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