Stay calm
Not every power interruption is immediately a blackout. First assess the situation calmly, avoid panic and get information from reliable sources.
Behavior
Safety mainly means staying calm, avoiding risks and having clear routines.
During a longer power outage, many risks do not come immediately from the outage itself, but from wrong behavior, uncertainty or improvisation under stress.
Anyone who defines simple rules in advance, reduces sources of danger and prepares important things can act more calmly and safely in an emergency.
Not every power interruption is immediately a blackout. First assess the situation calmly, avoid panic and get information from reliable sources.
Open flames, candles, gas stoves or grills can become dangerous. Use them only deliberately, on stable surfaces, under supervision and never in unsuitable rooms.
Older people, children or people with health limitations in particular may need support. Brief contact with neighbors can help a lot.
Keep important paths clear, avoid tripping hazards and make sure flashlights or emergency lights are quickly accessible.
Never use generators, gas stoves, grills or similar devices indoors. In case of danger, always follow the instructions of authorities and emergency responders.