A power outage can turn dangerous fast. Here’s how to prepare

Associated Press

Published: December 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM

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Workers work to restore power after severe storms, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Wrightwood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

FILE - A person carries groceries Feb. 28, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez, File)

Workers work to restore power after severe storms, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Wrightwood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)