If your toilet becomes blocked, you can attempt to flush the blockage through the pipes with a plunger. Don't flush more than once, or you may cause the toilet to overflow.
My handle isn't working.
Toilet handles attach to a chain inside the tank that lifts the flapper. Look under the cover to see if the chain has become disconnected.
If you lose power, first check with your neighbors to see if you're the only home impacted. Power outages can occur for a number of different reasons, including bad weather.
If your home is the only property that lost power, check the circuit breaker to see if it was accidentally tripped. Reset it to restore power.
Your hot water heater may be experiencing problems. Check the thermostat on the side of the tank to make sure the settings are correct. If the problem persists, reset the tank and wait 15 minutes to see if the problem resolves itself.