Stay safe during outages with these six easy steps:
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Before the first storm hits, have the following on hand:
*Print this page and put it on your refrigerator.
- Call us. (1-888-835-4672) We need to know that you have lost power.
- Turn off all appliances. Avoid opening your refrigerator or freezer.
- Turn off all but one or two lights. Seeing lights come on signals a restoration of power to our crew.
- Stay away from downed outdoor lines. Assume all lines are live. Touching them, an object in contact with them, or even the ground near them could seriously injure or even kill you.
- Know the symptoms of hypothermia, and take extra care to keep children and the elderly safe.
- Have a plan for where to go in case of an extended outage. Leave your house if necessary.
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Before the first storm hits, have the following on hand:
- A battery-powered flashlight
- A portable radio
- Extra batteries
- Glow sticks
- Canned foods
- A manual can opener
- A phone that does not need electricity to function
- Bottled water
*Print this page and put it on your refrigerator.
