[header] How to prepare for major power outages [title] Have at least one backup light on each level of the house. [step] Some good places to store these lights would be your living room, kitchen and at least one of the bedrooms. [substeps] These emergency light sources can include battery operated flashlights, hand cranked or rechargeable flashlights, or candles. 
Always be sure that you keep extra fresh batteries and/or matches on hand. [title] Buy an emergency radio and a battery or windup alarm clock for your home.