Power outage at home: charge your phone and save battery¶

Nigbati awọn ina ba jade, foonu rẹ di atupa rẹ, orisun iroyin rẹ, aago rẹ ati ọna asopọ rẹ si ẹbi ati ile-iṣẹ ohun elo rẹ. O tun jẹ ẹrọ ti yoo pari agbara ni ọjọ kan tabi kere si ti o ba lo bi o ṣe ṣe deede. A kukuru outage jẹ ẹya airọrun. Ilọkuro gigun lẹhin iji, igbona tabi ikuna akoj le ṣiṣe ni awọn ọjọ, ati pe batiri foonu rẹ jẹ orisun ti o ni lati ṣakoso.

Itọsọna yii ṣe alaye bi o ṣe le jẹ ki foonu rẹ wa laaye nigbati agbara ba wa ni pipa ni ile. O ni wiwa kini lati ṣe ni wakati akọkọ, bii o ṣe le na isanwo ẹyọkan fun awọn ọjọ, bii o ṣe le gba agbara lailewu lati ọkọ ayọkẹlẹ kan, banki agbara, panẹli oorun tabi monomono, ibiti o ti wa awọn aaye gbigba agbara agbegbe, ati awọn aṣiṣe wo lati yago fun. O tun ṣe alaye awọn ofin aabo ti o ṣe pataki julọ, pẹlu monoxide erogba. Fun aabo ijade gbogbogbo, ka power outage, ati fun aworan ti o tobi ju, wo agbegbe akoj Collapse ati didaku.

Ṣe eyi ni bayi¶

1. Yi foonu rẹ pada si ipo agbara kekere ki o dinku iboju. Ṣe o ṣaaju ki batiri naa to ju silẹ, kii ṣe lẹhin. Fi idiyele pamọ fun awọn ipe, awọn ọrọ ati awọn titaniji.
2. Ṣayẹwo pe ijade kii ṣe ile rẹ nikan. Wo panẹli fifọ ati ni awọn ferese aladugbo. Jabọ ijade naa si ile-iṣẹ ina mọnamọna rẹ nipasẹ oju opo wẹẹbu wọn, iṣẹ ọrọ tabi foonu, ti o ba ni ifihan agbara.
3. ** Gba agbara si gbogbo awọn ẹrọ ti o le nigba ti o wa ni tun diẹ ninu awọn agbara tabi afẹyinti.** Ti o ba ti outage ti wa ni nikan ti o bere, pulọọgi ninu awọn foonu, agbara bèbe, ògùṣọ ati awọn redio bayi.
4. Lo ògùṣọ, kii ṣe foonu rẹ, fun ina. Filaṣi foonu kan nlo batiri pupọ. Lo ògùṣọ batiri tabi atupa, ki o si tọju foonu fun ibaraẹnisọrọ.
5. ** Gbero bi o ṣe le gba agbara.** Awọn aṣayan akọkọ jẹ banki agbara, ṣaja ọkọ ayọkẹlẹ kan, ṣaja oorun ati aaye gbigba agbara agbegbe kan. Yan ọkan ki o bẹrẹ.
6. **Maṣe ṣe ẹrọ monomono kan, ẹrọ mimu tabi adiro ibudó ninu ile, ninu gareji tabi nitosi ferese kan. Wo apakan ailewu ni isalẹ.

Ohun ti o ṣẹlẹ si foonu rẹ ni a gun outage¶

Imọye awọn opin ṣe iranlọwọ fun ọ lati gbero. Foonu rẹ ko nilo agbara ni ile nikan. O tun nilo nẹtiwọki alagbeka lati ṣiṣẹ.

• Batiri rẹ ti lopin. Foonu aṣoju yoo wa ni bii ọjọ kan pẹlu lilo deede. Pẹlu awọn eto iṣọra o le ṣiṣe ni ọjọ meji si mẹrin, ati gun ti o ba lo iṣẹju diẹ ni ọjọ kan.
• ** Awọn ile-iṣọ alagbeka ni agbara afẹyinti, ṣugbọn kii ṣe lailai.** Ọpọlọpọ ni awọn batiri tabi awọn ẹrọ ina ti o pẹ to wakati, ati diẹ ninu awọn ṣiṣe ni pipẹ. Ni ijade gigun, awọn ile-iṣọ le da iṣẹ duro, nitorinaa agbegbe le di ipare paapaa ti foonu rẹ ba gba agbara.
• Wi-Fi duro. Olupa ile rẹ nilo agbara. Laisi rẹ, awọn ipe lori Wi-Fi ati intanẹẹti ile kii yoo ṣiṣẹ, ati pe foonu rẹ yoo gbarale data alagbeka.
• ** Awọn foonu alailẹgbẹ ko ṣiṣẹ duro.** Ibudo ipilẹ nilo agbara akọkọ. Foonu ti o ni okun nigbagbogbo n ṣiṣẹ lakoko ijade, nitori laini n pese agbara tirẹ.
• ** Awọn nẹtiwọki n ṣiṣẹ lọwọ.** Ọpọlọpọ eniyan lo awọn foonu wọn ni ẹẹkan, nitorina awọn ipe le kuna lakoko ti awọn ọrọ n wọle.
• ** Tutu ati ooru yi igbesi aye batiri pada.** Awọn batiri padanu agbara ni otutu, ati ooru le jẹ ki foonu fa fifalẹ tabi ku.

Na kan nikan idiyele fun awọn ọjọ¶

Ti o ko ba le gba agbara si foonu rẹ, o tun le jẹ ki o pẹ. Bọtini naa ni lati tọju batiri rẹ bi ipin.

Ṣeto foonu rẹ si ipo iwulo to kere julọ¶

1. ** Tan agbara kekere tabi ipo ipamọ batiri.** Eyi ṣe opin iṣẹ ṣiṣe lẹhin.
2. ** Sokale iboju imọlẹ iboju si o kere julọ ti o le ka, ki o si ṣeto akoko iboju kukuru ti iṣẹju-aaya 15 tabi 30.
3. Pa Wi-Fi kuro ti olutọpa rẹ ba wa ni pipa. Wiwa nẹtiwọki n sọ agbara nu.
4. Pa Bluetooth, hotspot, ati NFC ayafi ti o ba nilo wọn.
5. **Pa isọdọtun app isale, awọn igbasilẹ adaṣe ati awọn imudojuiwọn adaṣe.
6. **Pa awọn iṣẹ ipo kuro *** fun awọn ohun elo ti ko nilo rẹ.
7. **Pa awọn iwifunni titari fun awọn ohun elo ti ko ṣe pataki.
8. Lo ipo dudu ti foonu rẹ ba ni ifihan OLED kan.
9. ** Pa awọn ohun elo ti o nṣiṣẹ ni abẹlẹ, paapaa fidio, maapu ati awọn ere.
10. Pa gbigbọn ati esi haptic.
11. ** Fi foonu si ipo ọkọ ofurufu laarin awọn sọwedowo *** ti o ba ni awọn idi to lagbara lati fi agbara pamọ. Pa a ni awọn akoko ṣeto, gẹgẹbi oke ti wakati kọọkan, lati gba awọn ifiranṣẹ wọle.

Lo foonu naa ni awọn ferese kukuru¶

Yan awọn akoko ṣeto lati ṣayẹwo, fun apẹẹrẹ, 8 ni owurọ, ọsan ati 6 ni aṣalẹ. Jeki foonu naa wa ni ipo ofurufu tabi wa ni pipa laarin wọn. Lakoko ferese kọọkan, firanṣẹ awọn ọrọ, ṣayẹwo awọn itaniji ati awọn imudojuiwọn ohun elo rẹ, lẹhinna pa a lẹẹkansi. Foonu ti o wa ni pipa nlo fere ko si agbara.

Fẹ ọrọ si awọn ipe, ati awọn ipe si fidio¶

Ifọrọranṣẹ nlo agbara ti o kere ju ipe lọ, ati pe ipe kan nlo o kere ju fidio lọ. Awọn ọrọ tun gba nipasẹ diẹ sii nigbagbogbo nigbati awọn nẹtiwọọki ba pọ. Jeki awọn ifiranṣẹ kukuru ati ko o. Yago fun fifiranṣẹ awọn fọto, awọn fidio ati awọn faili nla.

Jeki foonu naa ni iwọn otutu to dara¶

Ni otutu, tọju foonu sinu ẹwu tabi lẹgbẹẹ ara rẹ. Ninu ooru, tọju rẹ sinu iboji ati kuro ni oorun taara. Ma ṣe fi foonu kan sinu firisa tabi nitosi ẹrọ igbona lati gbona tabi tutu.

Lo awọn ẹrọ miiran fun awọn iṣẹ ti foonu n ṣe¶

• ** Tọṣi tabi fitila *** dipo filaṣi foonu.
• ** Batiri kan tabi redio ọwọ ọwọ *** fun awọn iroyin. Wo pa grid awọn ibaraẹnisọrọ pajawiri.
• A wind up or battery clock instead of the screen.
• A paper notebook for lists and numbers.
• A paper map instead of navigation.
• A corded landline for calls, if you have one.

What long battery life looks like¶

With these steps, a phone that would normally last one day can often be made to last two to four days if you check it only a few times a day. The exact figures depend on the phone, its age and the temperature. Treat these as estimates, and test your own phone before an emergency.

Charging options at home¶

Power banks¶

A power bank is the best home backup. It stores several charges and works anywhere.

• Charge it before the outage. Keep one or two banks full and top them up every few months, since they slowly lose charge.
• Pick the right size. A 10,000 mAh bank gives roughly two phone charges, and 20,000 mAh roughly four. A household may want a larger one, or several.
• Use it wisely. Charge the phone to about 80 percent and stop. Do not leave the phone plugged in at 100 percent for long.
• Share it. In a family, agree who charges first and what the priority is, for example the phone with the best battery life or the one of the person who has a medical need.
• Keep the bank warm. Cold reduces output.
• Do not use a damaged or swollen bank. Stop using it and take it to a recycling point.
• Keep it away from flammable material while charging.

Car charging¶

A car is a convenient power source, but it needs care.

1. Move the car outside. Park it outdoors, in the open, with the exhaust pipe clear of snow, mud and obstructions. Never run the engine inside a garage, even with the door open.
2. Use a 12 volt socket adapter or the car's USB ports. Bring your own cable.
3. Run the engine only while charging. A short run of 20 to 30 minutes is often enough to charge phones. Fuel is precious in an outage, so do not idle for hours.
4. Keep a window slightly open if you sit in the car. Check that the exhaust pipe is not blocked.
5. Check your fuel. Keep your tank at least half full during storm seasons, since petrol stations may be without power.
6. Do not drain the car battery. Charging with the engine off can drain it, and the car may not start. If you need to charge with the engine off, do it for short periods.
7. Be careful in the cold. If you stay in the car for warmth, you risk carbon monoxide poisoning. Read carbon monoxide.
8. Hybrid and electric cars may charge a phone through a socket or USB port, but check the manual. Using an electric car to charge a phone uses a small amount of its range.

Solar chargers¶

A small solar panel can give a trickle charge in daylight.

• Choose a foldable panel designed for phones, rated at about 10 watts or more.
• Place it in direct sun, and angle it toward the sun.
• Charge a power bank with it, rather than charging the phone directly, because the bank smooths out the cloud and shade.
• Expect a slow charge, and do not rely on it in heavy cloud or winter.
• Keep it clean and dry.

Hand crank chargers and radios¶

A hand crank radio with a USB port can give a small emergency charge. A minute of cranking gives only a few minutes of phone use, so treat it as a last resort for a short call or a text. Its main value is the radio, which can give news and alerts when the network is down.

Generators and portable power stations¶

A portable generator can charge many devices, but it carries serious risks.

• Place the generator outdoors, at least 6 meters (20 feet) from the house, doors, windows and vents, with the exhaust pointing away. Do not run it in a garage, a basement, a shed or on a porch.
• Install battery operated or plug in carbon monoxide alarms with battery backup in the home.
• Fi epo nikan nigbati monomono ba tutu ati pipa. Tọju epo ni ita, kuro ni awọn agbegbe gbigbe.
• **Maṣe so monomono pọ mọ iṣan ile tabi ẹrọ onirin laisi iyipada gbigbe to dara ti a fi sori ẹrọ nipasẹ onisẹ ina mọnamọna.
• ** Lo awọn okun ifaagun ita gbangba iṣẹ wuwo *** ti a ṣe iwọn fun ẹru naa.
• Keep it dry. Use a canopy or cover, not a closed box.

A portable power station, which is a large battery with sockets and USB ports, is a safer indoor alternative, since it has no exhaust. Charge it before storm season and top it up every few months. Read generator safety and carbon monoxide ati generator safety before you use a generator.

Laptops and other batteries¶

A laptop battery can charge a phone through a USB port, but it drains the laptop quickly. Use it only when the phone is nearly flat and the laptop is charged. Camping lamps and some battery packs also have USB sockets.

Table: charging options compared¶

Agbegbe gbigba agbara ojuami¶

Nigbati ijade naa ba to awọn wakati pupọ tabi awọn ọjọ, awọn alaṣẹ agbegbe ati awọn ẹgbẹ agbegbe nigbagbogbo ṣeto awọn aaye lati gba agbara si awọn foonu. Iwọnyi le wa ni sisi fun awọn wakati diẹ ni ọjọ kan.

Nibo ni lati wo¶

• ** Awọn ibi aabo pajawiri ati awọn ile-iṣẹ iderun.** Ọpọlọpọ ni awọn ibudo gbigba agbara, awọn ila agbara ati awọn tabili alaye.
• ** Awọn ile-ikawe ati awọn ile-iṣẹ agbegbe.** Wọn le ni olupilẹṣẹ afẹyinti, tabi wọn le wa ni agbegbe ti o ni agbara.
• ** Awọn gbọngàn ilu ati awọn ile ilu.
• ** Awọn ibudo ina ati awọn ibudo ọlọpa, *** ni awọn agbegbe kan. Ṣayẹwo eto imulo agbegbe rẹ ṣaaju ki o to lọ, bi oṣiṣẹ ti nšišẹ pẹlu awọn pajawiri.
• ** Awọn ile-iwe, awọn ile ijọsin ati awọn ibi ijọsin miiran *** ti o ṣii si agbegbe.
• ** Awọn ile itaja, awọn ile-itaja ati awọn kafe ni awọn agbegbe nibiti agbara ti wa ni titan.** Beere pẹlu ọwọ, ki o ronu rira nkan kekere.
• ** Awọn ile iwosan, *** fun awọn iwulo iṣoogun nikan, kii ṣe fun gbigba agbara.
• ** Awọn oko nla gbigba agbara alagbeka tabi awọn tirela *** ṣeto nipasẹ awọn ohun elo, awọn alanu tabi ijọba agbegbe lẹhin awọn iji nla.
• ** Awọn aladugbo pẹlu monomono, oorun tabi agbara ni opopona ti o tẹle.** Beere pẹlu aanu, ki o si pese lati mu okun ti ara rẹ ati ọpẹ.
• Ibi iṣẹ rẹ, ti agbara ba wa nibẹ.

Bawo ni lati wa wọn¶

• ** Ṣayẹwo ijọba agbegbe rẹ tabi oju opo wẹẹbu ohun elo ati awọn akọọlẹ media awujọ, *** nigbati o ba ni ifihan agbara. Ọpọlọpọ awọn atẹjade awọn atokọ lẹhin iṣẹlẹ pataki kan.
• ** Gbọ redio batiri kan *** fun awọn ikede.
• ** Wa awọn ami ati awọn oluyọọda, *** ki o beere lọwọ ẹnikeji kan.
• Pe laini alaye pajawiri ti agbegbe rẹ, ti o ba wa, kii ṣe nọmba pajawiri.
• Tẹ iṣẹ alaye agbegbe, fun apẹẹrẹ 211 ni awọn ẹya ara Amẹrika ati Kanada, nibiti o wa. Ṣayẹwo pe o kan ni agbegbe rẹ.

Lilo aaye agbegbe kan lailewu¶

1. ** Mu okun ti ara rẹ, ohun ti nmu badọgba ogiri ati banki agbara.** Maṣe lo awọn kebulu pinpin tabi aimọ.
2. Maṣe lo awọn ebute USB ti gbogbo eniyan ti aimọ laisi aabo. Wo àkọsílẹ gbigba agbara kióósi ati data blockers.
3. ** Isami okun rẹ ati ṣaja, *** ki wọn ma ṣe dapọ.
4. ** Duro pẹlu ẹrọ rẹ, *** tabi lo titiipa ti o ba pese.
5. Mu suru ki o pin. Gba agbara si iwọn 50 si 80 ogorun, ki o jẹ ki awọn miiran ni akoko.
6. ** Lọ pẹlu ọrẹ kan, *** ki o tẹle awọn ilana ti oṣiṣẹ ati awọn oluyọọda.
7. Ṣayẹwo opopona ati awọn ipo irin-ajo ni akọkọ. Maṣe wakọ nipasẹ omi ikun omi tabi awọn laini agbara ti o lọ silẹ. Wo downed agbara ila ati ti nše ọkọ electrocution.
8. ** Mu banki agbara lati gba agbara lakoko ti o duro, lẹhinna gba agbara ni ile.

Itọsọna ipinnu¶

flowchart TD
    A["Agbara n jade ni ile"] --> B["Yi foonu pada si ipo agbara kekere ati iboju baibai"]
    B --> C["Jabo ijade naa ki o ṣayẹwo awọn itaniji"]
    C --> D{"Ṣe o ni banki agbara ti o gba agbara?"}
    D -- "Bẹẹni" --> E["Gba agbara si foonu si iwọn 80 ogorun ki o fi banki pamọ"]
    D -- "Rara" --> F{"Njẹ ọkọ ayọkẹlẹ ti o ni epo wa?"}
    F -- "Bẹẹni" --> G["Duro si ita ati gba agbara fun awọn iṣẹju 20 si 30 pẹlu ẹrọ ti o wa ni titan"]
    F -- "Rara" --> H["Lọ si aaye gbigba agbara agbegbe tabi beere lọwọ aladugbo kan"]
    E --> I["Lo foonu ni ayẹwo kukuru ni awọn window"]
    G --> I
    H --> I
    I --> J{"Ṣe ẹnikẹni ninu ewu tabi nilo agbara iṣoogun?"}
    J -- "Bẹẹni" --> K["Pe nọmba pajawiri ti agbegbe rẹ"]
    J -- "Rara" --> L["Jeki itoju ati ki o duro fun atunse"]

Duro alaye lai jafara batiri¶

Ni ijade, alaye ṣe pataki bi ina. O fẹ lati mọ igba ti agbara yoo pada, kini awọn eewu wa ati ibiti o ti le rii iranlọwọ.

• Lo batiri tabi redio ọwọ ọwọ. O nlo agbara diẹ ko si nilo nẹtiwọki. Tune si awọn iroyin agbegbe, tabi si redio oju ojo orilẹ-ede nibiti o wa, gẹgẹbi NOAA Redio Oju-ọjọ ni Amẹrika.
• **Lo awọn itaniji pajawiri
• Check the utility's website or text service in your check in windows, not all day.
• Beere lọwọ awọn aladugbo. Ọpọlọpọ awọn ẹgbẹ agbegbe pin iroyin ilekun si ẹnu-ọna.
• Do not scroll social media. It drains battery and spreads rumours.
• Download news and maps ahead of time if you know a storm is coming.

Staying safe in an outage¶

Erogba monoxide¶

Carbon monoxide is the main danger of the improvised power and heat that people use in outages. It is colourless and odourless, and it can kill in minutes at high levels.

• Never run a generator, car, grill, camping stove or heater in a garage, a basement, a shed or any enclosed space.
• Do not use a gas oven or stove to heat a home.
• Place a generator at least 6 meters (20 feet) from the house.
• Install carbon monoxide alarms with battery backup, and test them.
• Know the signs: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and tiredness. If anyone shows signs, get into fresh air and call your local emergency number. See carbon monoxide and smoke inhalation first aid.

Fire from candles¶

Candles are a leading cause of home fires in outages. Use battery torches and lanterns instead where you can. If you must use candles, keep them in sturdy holders on a flat surface, away from curtains and children and pets, and never leave them burning when you sleep.

Food and medicine¶

A closed refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours, and a full freezer for about 48 hours, or 24 hours if half full, according to US food safety guidance. Keep doors shut. If you have refrigerated medicine, such as insulin, ask your pharmacist or doctor how to keep it safe.

Medical devices¶

If someone relies on an oxygen concentrator, a ventilator, a CPAP or other powered equipment, plan ahead. Contact your electricity company about priority restoration, keep backup batteries, and know when to go to a hospital or shelter. Read power outage for oxygen concentrators, ventilators and CPAP.

Heat and cold¶

In a heatwave, a power cut means no fans or cooling. Go to a cooler public place if possible, drink water, and read extreme heat. In winter, dress in layers, close off a room, and read winter storms.

Downed power lines¶

Treat every fallen line as live. Stay at least 10 meters (33 feet) away, and warn others. Report it to the utility and call your local emergency number.

Prepare before the outage¶

Preparation is cheap. If you do these things in calm weather, an outage becomes a manageable nuisance.

1. Buy at least one power bank, preferably two, and keep them full. Check them every three months.
2. Keep a car charger and a cable in each vehicle, and keep the fuel tank at least half full in storm season.
3. Keep a battery or hand crank radio and spare batteries.
4. Store battery torches or lanterns where you can find them in the dark.
5. Consider a solar charger or a portable power station.
6. Keep a corded landline phone if you rely on a landline.
7. ** Tọju atokọ iwe ti awọn nọmba foonu bọtini ati iwe ajako kan.** Wo pajawiri olubasọrọ kaadi monomono.
8. Install carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms with battery backup.
9. ** Ṣafipamọ nọmba ijade ile-iṣẹ ina rẹ ati oju opo wẹẹbu *** lori iwe ati ninu foonu rẹ.
10. ** Mọ ibiti awọn aaye gbigba agbara agbegbe ati awọn ibi aabo wa ni agbegbe rẹ.
11. ** Gba eto idile kan.** Pinnu tani yoo kan si, bi o ṣe le ṣayẹwo ati ibiti o ti pade. Wo phone dead during a disaster or evacuation.
12. ** Gba agbara si ohun gbogbo nigbati ikilọ iji.
13. ** Ṣe igbasilẹ awọn maapu, awọn iroyin ati ere idaraya fun lilo offline.
14. ** Ṣeto iṣẹ ṣiṣe agbara kekere kan *** ki o ṣe adaṣe lẹẹkan.
15. Fi ohun elo pajawiri papọ. Ka ohun elo pajawiri.

A ọjọ nipa ọjọ ètò fun a gun outage¶

A simple plan keeps everyone calm and the battery alive. Adjust it to your household and your devices.

Day one¶

Switch every phone to low power mode, and charge power banks and radios while you still have some power. Report the outage, then check on neighbours who may need help, particularly older people and anyone who uses powered medical equipment. Use text for contact, and agree on set check in times. Keep the car tank above half full, and park the car where you can reach it safely.

Day two¶

Review your battery levels, and decide who needs power first. Use the car for a short charging run outside, or go to a community charging point. Keep the phone off between check in windows. Listen to the radio for restoration estimates and news about shelters.

Day three and beyond¶

If the outage continues, plan around the long term. Think about whether it is safer to stay or move to a shelter, a relative or a hotel with power. Keep food and water safe, and keep warm or cool as the weather requires. Charge a power bank each time you have access to power, and keep one full for emergencies.

What to do when power returns¶

Restoration can be sudden, and it can come with surges. Take a few minutes to protect your equipment and reset your plan.

1. Switch off or unplug sensitive electronics before the power returns, if you can. Leave one light on to know when it is back.
2. Wait a few minutes after the power returns before you plug equipment back in, as surges are common.
3. Charge every phone, power bank and radio first. You may lose power again.
4. Check food in the fridge and freezer, and throw away items that were above safe temperatures for too long.
5. Reset clocks, routers and smoke alarms.
6. Replace used batteries and refill your fuel.
7. Note what worked and what did not, and improve your plan.
8. Thank the people who helped, and share any spare supplies.

Awọn aṣiṣe ti o wọpọ lati yago fun¶

• Using the phone flashlight for hours. Use a proper torch.
• Leaving the phone on full brightness and Wi-Fi searching.
• Waiting until the battery is at 10 percent to save power.
• Idling the car for hours. It wastes fuel and risks carbon monoxide.
• Charging in a closed garage.
• Running a generator near a window or door.
• Back feeding a generator into the house.
• Calling when a text would do.
• Using the emergency number for non emergencies, such as asking when power will return.
• Sharing unverified rumours.
• Using damaged cables and power banks.
• Leaving candles burning unattended.

Awọn ojuami pataki lati ranti¶

• Switch to low power mode early, and use a torch instead of the phone flashlight.
• Texts use less power than calls, and calls use less than video.
• A power bank is the best home backup, so keep one or two full.
• Charge in a car only outdoors, with the engine on for short runs.
• Place generators at least 6 meters (20 feet) from the house, and never indoors.
• Community charging points open after long outages, so bring your own cable.
• Check your phone at set times, and keep it off or in airplane mode between them.
• Look after neighbours who may need help, and keep medical equipment powered first.

Awọn orisun ṣayẹwo¶

• Ready.gov and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA, United States): power outage guidance, including keeping phones and power banks charged and using text messages.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, United States): carbon monoxide poisoning prevention during power outages, including generator placement.
• US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service: refrigerator and freezer times during a power outage.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC, United States) and Ofcom (United Kingdom): information on phone networks, emergency calls and backup power for cell sites.
• Red Cross: power outage safety and preparing a family communication plan.

Always follow the advice of your own national and local authorities.

Awọn ibeere ti a beere nigbagbogbo¶

How long can I make my phone battery last in a power outage?¶

With low power mode, a dim screen, Wi-Fi and background activity off, and checking the phone only a few times a day, many phones can last two to four days. Turning the phone off or using airplane mode between check in windows stretches it more. Results depend on the phone, its age and the temperature.

Is it safe to charge my phone in the car during a blackout?¶

Yes, if the car is outdoors in the open, with the exhaust pipe clear. Never run the engine in a garage or enclosed space, because of carbon monoxide. Charge for short periods of 20 to 30 minutes with the engine on, and watch your fuel level.

Where can I charge my phone if the whole area has no power?¶

Look for community charging points at emergency shelters, libraries, community centres and relief trucks set up after major events. You can also ask a neighbour or a business in an area with power. Bring your own cable and adapter, and keep the use short so that others can charge too.

Should I use my phone as a flashlight during an outage?¶

Only briefly. A phone flashlight uses a lot of battery, and you need that power for calls, texts and alerts. Use a battery torch or a lantern for light, and keep a few spare batteries.

Jẹmọ awọn itọsọna¶

• Agbara agbara
• Aabo monomono ati erogba monoxide
• Phone dead during a disaster or evacuation
• Agbegbe akoj Collapse ati didaku
• Ohun elo pajawiri