Depending on where you live, power outages can happen frequently in the winter — and not just during winter storms. Rain, sleet, high winds and trees falling can all damage power lines and equipment,

Power outages are a possibility during any severe weather event. But a local power outage is different from a larger power grid problem.

FEMA suggests planning ahead and stocking up on nonperishable goods, however there are a few suggested ways to safely prepare food in the event of a power outage.

When the lights cut out and the temperature outside is below freezing, the next 10 minutes shape how safely you ride out the outage. Your goal is simple but urgent: trap as much heat as you can, protect your household from hidden hazards,

The outages come days out from an expected winter weather event that is projected to drop snow on the area.

When ambient temperatures reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, your home's pipes are in danger of freezing and bursting. Here's what to do to prevent this.

When the lights cut out without warning, what you do in the next minute can decide whether your electronics survive the outage or end up scorched by the return of power. The risk is not just inconvenience,

The lights will go out in San Francisco. This time, PG&E is taking preventative measures following the massive outage in the city just before Christmas, which left thousands of customers without power for days after a fire at one of their substations. The upcoming planned outages will be the final testing of damaged equipment.