CLEVELAND — When a winter storm rages outside, snow, ice and wind aren’t the only things you have to worry about. A power outage can turn a few hours of severe winter weather into a days-long ordeal.

Power outages can come from winter storms, heat waves, wildfires or a delivery driver backing into the power line by your house. But depending on how long they last or what the temperature is outside, ...

When the lights cut out without warning, the first few minutes decide whether you simply ride out an inconvenience or end up paying for fried electronics and ruined food. The safest move is to treat ...