✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.13 – Responding to a Power Outage or Appliance Failure: When the power goes out, your focus should shift from panic to protection. First, stay calm and check if others nearby have electricity to confirm whether it’s your circuit or a neighborhood outage. Use flashlights—not candles—for safety. Unplug electronics to avoid surges when power returns. If it’s an appliance failure, check for tripped breakers, burnt smells, or loose plugs before assuming it’s broken. Keep emergency lighting and batteries in predictable spots. Writing down utility contacts ahead of time saves precious minutes later. Outages are reminders to organize your space for quick access to essentials like water, chargers, and flashlights. When lights return, note what worked and what didn’t so next time feels easier. Calm readiness turns a stressful event into a leadership moment. The more you plan, the less unpredictable it feels, proving that preparation is one of the strongest problem-solving tools a household can have.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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