If You
Have a Power Outage
Power outages can
occur for many reasons. Some are short-lived and others can last several
days. Here are a few suggestions to print and refer to if you lose your
power.
Ø
Check to see if you have a
blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. If those are ok, call your electric
company to report the outage.
Ø Turn
off or unplug any sensitive electrical equipment such as TVs and computers.
Ø Turn
off your electric stove and oven, heat pump, air-conditioners, furnace,
clothes washer, and clothes dryer. Unplug clothes irons, curling irons, hair
dryers, and other heat producing appliances.
Ø
Leave on one electric light
so youll know when the power is back on.
Ø
Keep all refrigerators and
freezers closed as long as possible without opening them to keep food cold
and prevent spoilage.
Ø
If it is
very cold outside, set an inside faucet to a trickle to help prevent pipes
from freezing.
Ø
Surge suppressors for sensitive or important electric
equipment.
Ø
Check on neighbors who may be
elderly or in need of help.
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