October is Power Month!

October Do 1 Thing: Power

Goal:

Be able to safely meet your basic needs during an electrical outage.

Things to do

Below is a list of thing that you can do to achieve your goal this month. Choose at least one, and complete it.

• Have flashlights ready in an easily accessible place and check batteries in flashlights and radios.
• Acquire and learn how to safely use a portable generator.
• Create a power outage plan – decide what you can do before, during and after a power outage to minimize the effect on your household.

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We count on electricity for heat, food, and medical needs. Many gas appliances even need electricity to run. A power outage is an emergency that often follows another emergency—like a hurricane, tornado, or winter storm. That makes it even more important to be prepared in advance.
Power Outage Safety

• Discard food if the temperature in your refrigerator exceeds 40 degrees for more than 2 hours.
• Stay away from downed power lines and anything they are in contact with such as fences or buildings.
• Never drive over downed power lines; they may be energized.
• Never use charcoal or gas grills inside a structure. You may be overcome by carbon monoxide.
• If you must use candles, be sure to use them safely. Never leave candles burning unattended.

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