Brownout vs. Blackout: What to do when the power goes out Ah, summer. Longer days, family vacations, warmer weather — who doesn’t love summer living? Summer can also be a time of increased power outages as heatwaves sometimes test the power grid system and more severe storms can wreak havoc. Not to worry, however. Here’s how to prepare for a power outage so your family is not in the dark—literally—when the power goes out. Before we get into what to…