What were blackouts during world war 2 in US?

Answer 1

In order to minimize damage from German hightime bombing in England during World War II, the country enacted blackout precautions. Householders were required to cover all windows and doors w/ lightproof curtains, to remove all outdoor lighting. Street lights were turned off. Automobiles were required to have hooded headlights or use "parking" lights. Blackout regulations were enforced by neighborhood wardens and police. People who failed to take blackout precautions could be fined or jailed.

Answer 2

Yes. I know there were drill son the West Coast, not sure about the East. On the West Coast the blackouts were to defend from Japanese air raids, and on the East Coast they were to stop silhouetting American boats so that German submarines couldn't see them as easily.

Answer 3

Yes, there was a fear of a Japanese attack on the west coast and a number of blackouts took place on that coast. There was also a demand made of the Eastern cities to close down the background light against which ships could be seen easily at night and torpedoed.

Answer 4

Yes. When the Allies began bombing Germany, the power went out quickly.