Power Outage Security Measures

Objective

Maintain a safe home during outages with layered security and neighbor coordination.

Perimeter

• Solar or battery motion lights; glow sticks to mark hazards.
• Lock secondary entries (garage, side gates) and keep windows latched.

Interior

• Lantern per room; keep one light on as a “power return” indicator.
• Door wedges at night; bedroom key at hand; charged phone nearby.

Neighborhood

• Buddy checks with neighbors; watch rotations if outage extends.

Real Example

A cul‑de‑sac set window schedules (lights out by 22:00) and a group text check every 3 hours; suspicious activity was noticed immediately.

Checklist

• Extra locks/wedges
• Motion lights
• Charged power bank

Contingencies

• Generator use → chain it; operate outside; lock gates.
• Break‑in attempt → retreat to safe room and call authorities; avoid confrontation.

After‑Action

Add secondary locks and solar lights to permanent setup.

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