Winter Storm Outage Updates
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Severe Weather Outage Updates
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Power Outage Safety Tips
When the power goes out, safety comes first. Follow these tips to stay safe and prepared.
Before an Outage
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Build an emergency kit with flashlights, batteries, bottled water, nonperishable food, a first-aid kit, and necessary medications.
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Charge devices such as cell phone and power banks ahead of severe weather.
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Know how to manually open electric garage doors, gates, or other powered equipment.
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Protect electronics by using surge protectors or unplugging sensitive equipment during storms.
During an Outage​
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Stay away from downed power lines. Always assume they're energized and report them immediately.
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Avoid using candles due to fire risk- use flashlights instead.
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Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to preserve food longer.
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Turn off or unplug major appliances to prevent overloads when power is restored.
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Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those with medical needs.
After Power is Restored​
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Wait a few minutes before turning major appliances back on to help the electrical system stabilize.
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Inspect food for spoilage- when in doubt, through it out.
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Reset clocks, alarms, and other electronics once power is steady.