Power Outage Preparedness

There are steps you can take to prepare prepare for a power outage.

Have an emergency kit: Ready.gov has a complete checklist. 

• Flashlight with extra batteries (fully charge if integrated battery)
• Emergency Radio that is battery-operated or wind up charging
• First-aid kit and extra medicine.
• Medicines and basic health supplies.

Fully charge your cell phones and emergency equipment.

Protect your family from carbon monoxide (CO).

• NEVER use grills, camp stoves, or generators inside of your home or garage. 
• Locate generators at least 20 feet from the house.
• Leave your home immediately if the CO detector sounds, and call 911.

Generators should only be connected to home circuit box by a licensed electrician. 

Stock food that needs no cooking or refrigeration and water stored in clean containers.