Editor's Special Interest Articles Blackouts - What To Do When Lights Go Out Here are a few great tips: 1. Keep a flashlight available in working condition at all times. 2. Be careful about using candles. They can be fire hazards. 3. Turn off all unnecessary appliances which were in use when the power went out. Leave the water pump, furnace, refrigerator and freezer turned on. Turn off air conditioning units, however. 4. Turn off all lights except perhaps one to signal you when power is restored. 5. Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed during the power outage to keep from losing the cold air. 6. Avoid flushing toilets or using excessive water if the home has its own water pump. Small amounts of water can be drawn periodically over a long period of time if the water system was at full pressure when the power went out. 7. With a city water system, water will probably still be available in limited quantity when the power goes out. A toilet can be flushed manually by pouring a bucket of water directly into the stool. This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with references from MSU's Ag Engineering Department. - Updated: December 25, 2003   Neenah Menasha Health Online, along with all information provided, is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. We strongly encourage users to consult with their chiropractor or other qualified healthcare professionals for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions. Neenah Menasha Health Online 1366 Appleton Rd Suite A Menasha, WI 54952 www.newcaredoc.com Ronald Fischer, DC, CCSP, CSCS NEWCARE Integrated Health Services, S.C. E-Mail: newcaredoc@aol.com Phone: 920-730-0611 Fax: 920-730-3920 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.