As hurricane season quickly approaches, it’s important to prepare for the worst. If a storm hits and you’re left without power, your electric company will work to safely and quickly restore power. In the meantime, there are a few important things to consider to ensure both you and your family’s safety during a power outage. If the power does go out, keep in mind:
- Prior to an outage occurring, make sure you have a flashlight and extra batteries handy. Candles can be dangerous and should only be used in case of an absolute emergency. Never light a fire indoors.
- Turn off or disconnect any lights, appliances or electronics that were in use when the power went out. Be sure to leave one light on so you’re able to notice when power is restored.
- Steer clear of downed wires and trees. Live wires are an accident waiting to happen.
- If using a generator, locate it well away from your home, ensuring that the exhaust (which contains carbon monoxide) has no way to easily enter your home through windows or doorways. Using a generator indoors is extremely hazardous and can be fatal.
- Never, ever drive over downed lines. If a downed line is in or near water, keep your distance. Even a line in the smallest puddle is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.
- Do not plug a portable generator into a household outlet. Attempting to power your house by plugging a portable generator into a household outlet can potentially backfeed enough power into the power lines to electrocute a line worker or a neighbor on the same circuit.
Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/hurricane-season-101-power-outages/
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