Power Outage Exercise

Hundreds of thousands without power in U.S.

More than one million lost power in the winter storm. Maps show outages

A devastating winter storm engulfed a large swath of the continental United States from New Mexico to Maine over the weekend, cutting power to more than 1 million customers across the country by its p...

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Half a million without power and dozens of deaths. A winter storm's toll, in numbers

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Hundreds of thousands without power in the U.S. after a powerful winter storm

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At least 20 killed as US winter storm brings power outages and flight cancellations

More than 10,000 flights have been cancelled and schools and roads across the country closed - our map shows the extent of snowfall over the weekend

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More than 700,000 without power, 30 dead and 4,000 flights canceled as America digs out from massive snow storm

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US winter storm leaves at least 12 people dead and 800,000 without power

How to stay safe during power outages this winter

Store one gallon of water per person per day for drinking, cooking and sanitation. Coolers and ice packs can keep refrigerated food cold longer if you prepare ahead of time. Make sure you have your meds handy, plus a well-stocked first aid kit, just in case.

Experts give these 5 ways to stay warm during a power outage. See the tips

Louisiana is preparing for devastating winter weather conditions. Here are five ways to keep homes warm in the event of a power outage from Consumer Reports.

Columbus Dispatch

Snow may cause power outages in your area. Here’s how to stay updated

Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch pushes them down. Those power lines can snap, causing outages.