Power Outages affect more than you know! In addition to your home, a power outage can disrupt communications, water distribution, and transportation.

 

Some helpful tips in the event of a power outage (regardless of weather):

 

1.     If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling.

2.     Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or power dependent medical devices.

3.     Disconnect appliances to avoid damage from electrical surges. 

 

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