Quick Tips on How To Prepare For The Rayne Power Outage

The entire city of Rayne, Louisiana, will be without power on Sunday, April 13, as the City of Rayne Utilities Department needs to install a new breaker system for the South Frog Substation.

The planned outage will start at 6 a.m. and last until 6 p.m. However, city officials say in their press release that they can finish the work early.

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Some people plan to spend the day in their homes, while others will likely travel elsewhere during the outage.

Either way, here are some tips and tricks for your freezer and refrigerator, along with other handy tips to ensure you are prepared for the outage.

Why Should You Put A Quarter On A Frozen Cup Of Water In Your Freezer?

Freezing a cup of water and placing it in your freezer before the power goes out is a good way to gauge how much the temperature in your freezer has been impacted.

Sheila Russell shared this tip on Facebook. It's simple and easy:

What Should You Do With Your Food In Your Refrigerator?

According to foodsafety.gov, food in a refrigerator that is left there longer than four hours when there is no electricity should be thrown out. 

Did You Ready An Ice Chest And Ice?

You can save the items you want by freezing them now and then putting them in an ice chest with ice when the power outage begins at 6 a.m. Sunday.

You can also go to another town to fill up your ice chest or get some on Saturday night.

This gentleman on YouTube, called climber, is about to go on a hike in Yosemite. He shows us his hack to keep things the coolest for the longest:

Did You Test Your Generator?

Many of us have experience with generators because we have had our power go out during a hurricane.

Before Sunday, it's a good idea to review your generator's manual and make sure it is in good working order.

Did You Remember To Get Gas?

Remember to get gas for your generator. It's going to be very difficult to use your generator during a power outage if you forget to fill it up.

What Can You Do If Your Generator Won't Start?

Something that happens quite frequently with generators that have been in storage is that they have a hard time kicking on.

Here are some quick tips on things to get your generator going, especially if it has just been sitting around for any length of time:

Don't Forget To Have An Extra Charger For Your Phone

It's always a good idea to charge your phone fully so you won't have to worry about not having electricity to do so.

A backup charger or two for your phone and other devices is also a good idea. But, what do you do if you don't have a charger and need to charge your phone? Check out this video about using household items to charge your phone.

What Should You Do With Your Phone/Device To Extend Battery Life

You, your kids, and your spouse will all want to be able to use their phones or other devices. You may be able to afford extra block chargers for everything.

If you can't, check out these three things you can do before Sunday to extend the battery's life.

Really, Get A Flashlight

Even in the daytime, the most essential room in the house might be dark!

A flashlight and batteries are not a bad idea. If you stay put during this planned power outage, you may need to dig around in cabinets, closets, and other areas.

But more importantly, you will need some illumination when you go to the bathroom. You can use the flashlight on your phone, which can quickly drain your battery.