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Winter Storm + Power Outage Checklist

A printable plan for before, during, and after a winter storm or power outage, made while the lights are still on.

$7.99

9 printable pages
US Letter size, mostly white pages for home printing
Fill in by hand (printable, not fillable)
Keep a copy with your emergency kit
Instant digital download (PDF)

The problem

There's no time to make a plan once the power is out

When a winter storm knocks the power out, it's dark, cold, and hard to think clearly. That is not the time to look for the gas shutoff, wonder whether the food in the fridge is safe, or figure out where to run a generator. This checklist helps you make the plan now, while the lights are on. Then it walks you through the storm, the outage, and the checks to do afterward.

Who it's for

Households in places with winter storms and ice
Families with kids, older relatives, pets, or medical equipment that needs power
Anyone who has been caught without a plan in an outage
Homeowners who want an outage and damage record for insurance

What you'll be able to do

Ready before the storm, safe during the outage

Make the plan aheadWho's in the house, important numbers, where the shutoffs are, and where you'd go.
Get ready when it's forecastCharging, fuel, fridge settings, heat, pipes, and supplies on one storm-day list.
Stock the right kitWater, food, light, power, warmth, health, and pet supplies in one bin.
Stay safe and warmCarbon monoxide safety, outdoor-only generators, space heaters, and food safety.
Check the house afterRoof, vents, leaks, food, and restocking, plus a log of outages and damage.

What's included

Everything in your download

Winter Storm + Power Outage Checklist (PDF, 9 pages): cover, household plan, before the storm, emergency kit, during an outage, generator and heater safety, frozen pipes (preventing them, thawing them safely, and what to do if one bursts), after the storm, and an outage log

How it works

Fill it in now, use it when the storm comes

Make your household planFill in the people, numbers, shutoff locations, and your plan on a calm day.
Build the kitUse the emergency kit list to gather supplies in one bin you can grab in the dark.
Work the storm-day listWhen a storm is in the forecast, go through the before-the-storm checklist.
Stay safe, then checkFollow the outage and safety pages during the storm, then walk the after-the-storm list and log any damage.

Delivery

How you get it

This is a digital download. After checkout you get your download link right away and by email. Print the PDF at home, fill it in by hand, and keep a copy with your emergency kit. Nothing ships.

For personal use. See the license and refund policy. This checklist is a planning tool and general guidance. It is not a substitute for official emergency guidance. Follow local emergency officials, your utility, and manufacturer instructions for generators and heaters. In an emergency, call 911.

Questions

Frequently asked

When should I fill it in?

Now, before a storm is on the way. The household plan and kit list take the most time, and they are much easier with the lights on.

Can I fill it in on my computer?

No. It is a printable PDF made to fill in by hand. Keep the printed copy with your emergency kit.

Does it cover other emergencies?

It is made for winter storms and power outages. For hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and more, see the Family Emergency Binder.

What size are the pages?

US Letter (8.5 x 11 in), with mostly white pages so they print well at home.

How do I get the files?

Right after checkout you get a download link on screen and by email.

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