Cielo: How to Prepare for Power Outage in Summer

2022-07-31
Large parts of the US are at risk of blackouts this summer because of hotter than expected temperatures triggered by climate change. This is causing an increase in demand for energy, and relevant authorities have issued a warning about the destabilization of the power grid.
The number of blackouts has doubled in the last five years, and they are mostly happening in summer.
Summer blackout is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous, especially for young children and the elderly. Lack of electricity combined with a heat wave can escalate to a health-related threat if preparations are not made beforehand. 
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