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Power Outages
 Websites presented in alphabetical order DisasterHelp 
 This site from the U.S. government provides "information and services relating to ... disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation." Topics include hurricanes and other natural disasters, terrorism, disease, and power outages. http://www.disasterhelp.gov Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Science, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Electric Central Glossary
Contains terms related to the electric power industry, such as "Watt-Hour," "Brownout," "Above-market Cost," and "Scheduled Outage." http://www.energycentral.com/reference/glossary Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Technology Last updated Jan 17, 2009 FDA Offers Tips About Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters
"In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and in preparation for other disaster situations, FDA is offering tips to help people who use medical devices." Topics include power outages (and potential carbon monoxide problems when using generators), water contamination, re-use of medical devices, sterility, dealing with heat and humidity, and treating snakebites. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/safety/emergencysituations/ucm055987.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Technology Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Power Outages
Information on how to prepare for an electrical power outage, what to do during a blackout, and safety tips for water, food, generators, and more. Available in several languages. From the Washington State Department of Health in cooperation with the Emergency Management Division of the Washington State Military Department. http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/power.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Technology, Water Last updated Feb 16, 2009 Prepare for Emergencies: Blackouts
Tips on how to prepare for a blackout and what actions to take when one occurs. Emphasizes supply and safety tips, including some for people with disabilities. Provides a power outage check-list and covers using generators and food safety. From the American National Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=92d51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Technology Last updated Jun 20, 2009 |
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