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Safety During Power Outages


Power Outages | Ready.gov

Power Outage Tips · Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. · Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and away from windows. · Do not use a gas stove or ...

Power Outage Safety | American Red Cross

Safety Tips for After a Power Outage. Keep away from power lines. Stay at least 35 feet away from fallen power lines and anything they are touching. Call 911 ...

Food Safety During Power Outage | FoodSafety.gov

Find out from FoodSafety.gov how to keep food safe before, during, and after emergencies, such as floods, fires, natural disasters, ...

Safety During Power Outages - Missouri Division of Fire Safety

As families prepare to use generators and alternate heat sources to keep warm, it is essential that they are aware of the risks and hazards to ensure personal ...

Tips to Prepare for a Power Outage - PG&E Safety Action Center

How to Protect Yourself and Others During a Power Outage · Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. · Turn off or disconnect appliances, equipment or electronics ...

BE PREPARED FOR A POWER OUTAGE - Ready.gov

Unplug appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges. Make a plan for refrigerating medicines and powering medical devices. If safe, go to ...

12 tips to prepare for a power cut | National Grid Group

Make sure you keep some torches and spare batteries to hand in case the power cut happens when it's dark outside (you probably won't want to use the torch on ...

Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods - FDA

Here are basic tips for keeping food safe: Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature.

Power Outages - Safety Moment - Airswift

How can I prepare for a blackout or power outage? · Unplug your electronics to protect from power surge when power comes back on. · Keep ...

Preparing for a Power Outage - California Public Utilities Commission

If the power goes out, unplug all electric appliances to avoid overloading circuits and fire hazards caused by the restored power. Turn your appliances back on ...

What to Do to Protect Yourself During a Power Outage - CDC

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible while the power is out. · A full freezer will keep food safe for 48 hours (24 ...

Power Outages | Washington State Department of Health

During a power outage · Turn off lights and electrical appliances except for the refrigerator and freezer. · Even if it is dark, turn light switches and buttons ...

General power outage safety - PGE

How to stay safe during a power outage · Keep freezer and refrigerator doors closed. Before a planned outage, set your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest ...

What to do when your power is out | San Diego Gas & Electric

During a power outage here some quick safety tips to follow: · Use flashlight rather than candle for light · If using a standby generator follow these safety tips.

12 Tips for Power Outages | Azusa, CA - Official Website

Turn off or disconnect appliances, equipment (like air conditioners) or electronics in use when the power went out. Power may fluctuate as it returns and damage ...

Power Outage Safety Tips - We Energies

During outage · Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and assume they are energized · Report downed power lines to us or local law enforcement · Stay ...

How to Stay Safe During a Power Outage - Unity Home Group

These tips help people know what is going on, what they need to do, and a few things they can do in advance.

PUCT - Power Outage Awareness

Power Outage Awareness. Safety and Energy Conservation Tips. 1. Page 2. Outline. • Power Outage and Safety. • Preparedness Tips for Power Outages. • Types and ...

Food Safety During a Power Outage

Discard Times for Refrigerated Foods After Power Outage · Meat, Poultry, Seafood · Held above 40°F for over 2. Hours · Cheese · Held above 40°F for over 2 Hours.

Safety in a Power Outage - CDPH

If you are experiencing a medical emergency during a power outage, call 911. Do not call 911 to ask when the power will be restored in your area.