Emergency Lighting





Pandemic Flu Preparation

Be prepared for emergency lighting as the swine flu, H1N1 pandemic becomes more widespread. If large numbers of people get sick and fail to go to work, there may be a shortage of skilled workers who can keep our utilities working.

If this happens, and we have a power outage, we will be forced to find alternative ways of lighting our homes with no power.

Hurricane lantern for emergency lighting.

Photo courtesy of charlene

In the event of a power outage, make sure that you have some basic emergency supplies on hand, as part of your flu pandemic preparedness plan . Here are some easy to find emergency lighting items that you can store easily and safely:

  • Candles - Buy the candles in glass containers, or use small, votive candles and place them in glass containers. Don't use candles in drafty areas or near flammable objects—like curtains!

  • Matches - If you have candles, you need matches. Buy more matches than you think you'll need. You may have to use them for other things, like starting a fire to cook.

  • Mirror - Did you know that, if you place a mirror behind a lighting source, you will magnify its effect? Make those candles really count by placing a mirror behind them!

  • Flashlights - Make sure you have at least one for each person. You will need lots of batteries to make sure they will work. Also, look for crank flashlights that work when you manually turn a handle. You won't need batteries for these.

  • Oil lamps and Oil

  • Hurricane lamps - these can be used with either lamp oil or kerosene. If you buy kerosene, make sure you have a safe container to store it in.

  • Battery powered camping lanterns - and batteries

  • Propane or alcohol camping lanterns

    Make sure that you have a good supply of emergency items for lighting. That way you'll be prepared for anything from an H1N1 flu pandemic to a hurricane, tornado, snow storm or other natural disaster.



    Additional Emergency Preparedness Information

  • Emergency Food Storage

  • Food Storage Containers

  • Prepare for Medical Emergencies

  • Medical Emergencies and the Elderly

  • Water Storage

  • Emergency Water

  • Emergency Water Purification

  • Water Conservation

  • Emergency Heat

  • Importance of Communication

  • How to Keep Cool

  • What if there is NO Refrigeration?

  • Emergency Medical Supplies




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