POWER OUTAGES
Power outages can happen because of bad weather or extreme temperatures. Power outages can last for a few minutes or few days.
If a Power Outage is Possible
· Fill your car’s gas tank (gas pumps are electric).
· Make sure you have enough flashlights and extra batteries.
· Make sure you have food that does not require refrigeration or cooking.
· Fill your bathtub with water for washing and cleaning.
· Fill clean containers with drinking water.
If the Power is Out
· Use only battery-powered lights to see. Do not use a candle or other open flame.
· Turn off any appliance or equipment that was being used when the power went out.
· Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer.
· Do not run a generator inside the house or in the garage.
· If the power is out for more than four hours, throw away perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, soft cheeses, milk, eggs, deli items and leftovers.
· Throw away frozen food if the temperature in the freezer goes above 41 degrees.
If there is a Boil Water Advisory, boil tap water for one minute or more before you use it for drinking, preparing food, washing dishes, or bathing small children.
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