In
case electical power fails, plan to use alternative cooking devices
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Don't use open flames
or charcoal grills indoors.
Please
do not use gas-fueled appliances, like an oven, as an alternative heating
source. The same goes for wood-burning or liquid-fueled heating devices
that are not designed to be used in a residential structure. Camp stoves
and heaters should only be used out of doors in a well-ventilated area.
If you do purchase an alternative heating device, make sure it is approved
for use indoors and is listed with the Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Don't
use candles for emergency lighting.
Examine
your smoke alarms now. If you have smoke alarms that are hard-wired
into your home's electrical system (most newer ones are), check to see
if they have battery back-ups.