READY & RESOURCEFUL — BATHROOM POWER OUTAGE DECISION SHEET https://readyresourceful.com/preparedness/can-you-flush-toilet-power-outage/ Review date: __________ Toilet type / model: __________ Incoming water: municipal / well / building pump / not confirmed Wastewater: gravity / pump-dependent / septic / not confirmed Current official or building restrictions: __________ Source and time checked: __________ Water utility contact: __________ Wastewater or septic contact: __________ Building management contact: __________ [ ] Confirm water supply AND usable wastewater route before flushing. [ ] Stop for sewage backup, rising bowl, pump alarm or no-flush instruction. [ ] Do not use repeated flushes to test an unpowered pump. [ ] Use manual flushing only for a suitable gravity toilet with usable drainage. [ ] Keep drinking water separate from utility-water containers. [ ] Identify a functioning alternative and suitable hand hygiene. [ ] Follow the actual system's restart instructions after power returns. Current bathroom arrangement: __________ Alternative facility / assistance contact to confirm: __________ Next unresolved question: __________ Person / next action: __________ This is an organization aid, not a plumbing inspection or universal flush count. Follow current official instructions, building procedures and equipment manuals.