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Helpful Tips to Keep Safe During a Power Outage
As we move into that time of year when the weather can be dangerous, these tips can help you and your family cope through a series of power outages due to violent weather:

*Keep a battery-powered radio, flashlight, candles and matches on hand where you can find them in the dark.

*FIll a tub with water as well as several large bottles or pots. A major power outage could affect the municipal water treatment and pumping facility.

*Turn off or disconnect major appliances, such as freezers, refrigerators, computers, air conditioners, heat pumps, televisions, etc. You could blow a fuse or trip your circuit breaker if all these appliances were to simultaneously start when power is restored. It is also possible to damage your motors if they all start at the same time.

*Stay away from fallen electrical wires and assume they are always live.

* A fully-loaded freezer can keep food cold for 36-48 hours if the door remains closed. Covering your refrigerator with a heavy quilt or blanket can help maintain the interior temperatures.

* Refrigerated foods spoil faster and may only be safe for a matter of hours. When in doubt, throw questionable foods away.

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