Precautions to take before, during power outages - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

Precautions to take before, during power outages

Precautions customers should take to ensure the safety of their own families as well as power companies work to restore power to many homes in the area.

When preparing for severe weather and the possibility of power outages, residents should also be prepared and take steps to ensure the safety of their families and property during electric service interruptions.

Keep the following items readily available:

  1. Flashlights – not candles
  2. Fresh batteries
  3. Battery operated clock radio
  4. Corded telephone
  5. Fully charged cell phone
  6. Non-perishable foods
  7. Blankets

You also should consider filling the fuel tanks of their vehicles in the event a power outage affects service to neighborhood gas stations. For residents who rely on well water, filling a bathtub with water in advance of severe weather is strongly encouraged.

People with special needs, such as those who may be elderly, handicapped or dependent on electricity for medical equipment, should have alternate arrangements in place should they experience an extended power outage. Customers using a generator or space heater should follow manufacturer instructions and be sure to locate generators in well-ventilated areas.

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