What should I do if there is a sudden power outage? 10-Day Hot Emergency Guide
Recently, sudden power outages have occurred in many places across the country due to extreme weather or power grid maintenance, which has become a hot topic on social platforms. This article will provide you with structured solutions based on the hotspot data of the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics of hot search topics related to power outages in the past 10 days

| Hot search platform | keywords | amount of discussion | duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-rescue during heavy rain and power outage | 285,000 | 3 days | |
| Douyin | Food preservation when the refrigerator is powered off | 120 million plays | Continued hot list |
| Zhihu | UPS power supply purchase | 4300+ answers | This week's top list |
| Station B | Emergency lighting DIY | 800,000 plays | 24 hours popular |
2. Three steps for emergency power outage
1. Check immediately
• Confirm whether there is a power outage in the entire building (observe neighbors’ lights/ask the property management)
• Check the air switch of the electrical box (if tripped, try to reset it)
• Call the electric power service hotline (national unified telephone number 95598)
2. Disposal of key equipment
| Device type | Disposal plan | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| refrigerator | keep it airtight | Keep it fresh if you don’t open the door within 4 hours |
| electronic equipment | Enable power bank power supply | Prioritize mobile phone communications |
| medical equipment | Start battery backup | Report to the power supply company in advance |
3. Safety protection measures
• Use LED emergency lights instead of candles (avoiding fire risk)
• Turn off high-power electrical appliances (to prevent surges when power is restored)
• High-rise residents should use elevators with caution (pay attention to emergency lighting instructions)
3. List of popular emergency supplies
| Material name | Recommendation index | E-commerce platform weekly sales |
|---|---|---|
| USB charging fan | ★★★★★ | 37,000 pieces |
| solar charging panel | ★★★★☆ | 12,000 pieces |
| emergency escape rope | ★★★☆☆ | 8000+ pieces |
| Manual generator radio | ★★★★☆ | 24,000 pieces |
4. Effective tips tested by netizens
1.Mobile phone power saving mode:Turn on super power-saving mode, Huawei/Xiaomi and other models can stand by for 72 hours
2.Temporary lighting scheme:Mineral water bottle + mobile phone flash = soft light emergency light (more than 500,000 likes on Douyin)
3.Food Preservation Tips:Place coins in the freezer to monitor the degree of melting (highly praised method on Zhihu)
5. Strategies for coping with different scenarios
| scene | Coping during the day | night response |
|---|---|---|
| city apartment | Contact the property to check the route | Use reflective stickers to mark obstacles |
| Self-built houses in rural areas | Check meter balance | Prepare kerosene lamp for backup |
| office space | Save unfinished files | Evacuate via fire escape |
6. Special reminder from experts
State Grid’s latest recommendations:
• Check old lines before peak electricity demand in summer
• Smart meter users can check power consumption in real time through the APP
• Important units should be equipped with dual-circuit power supply systems
Through the above-mentioned structured solution, combined with recent hot-spot response experience, even sudden power outages can be dealt with calmly. It is recommended to collect this article and forward it to family members to jointly improve emergency response capabilities.
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