- Check your electrical cords for any frays or tears
- Replace any old, outdated light fixtures with new LED bulbs
- Make sure all of the outlets in your home are working properly by using a circuit tester to check them
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast and make sure you have flashlights and batteries on hand if there’s a storm coming
- Don’t overload power strips – plug only one device into each outlet at a time so that it doesn’t overheat