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Before a Power Outage
Be Prepared - Emergencies & Disasters Happen!
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How to be prepared for an extended power outage?
• Keep your fridge and freezer doors shut unless you need to get something out.
• One or more coolers Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers work well.
• Ice Surrounding your food with ice in a cooler or in the refrigerator will keep food colder for a longer period of time during a prolonged power outage.
• A digital quickresponse thermometer— With these thermometers you can quickly check the internal temperatures of food to ensure they are cold enough to use safely.
Put together an emergency preparedness kit with these supplies in case of a prolonged or widespread power outage:
• Water one gallon per person, per day, 3 day supply.
• Food non perishable, easy to prepare items, 3 day supply.
• Flashlight NOTE: Do not use candles during a power outage due to the extreme risk of fire.
• Battery powered or hand crank radio, Weather Radio, if possible
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Medications (7day supply) and medical items
• Multi purpose tool
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents, medication list and medical information.
• Cell phone with chargers
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash .
If someone in your home is dependent on electric powered, life sustaining equipment, remember to include backup power in your evacuation plan. Keep a non cordless telephone in your home. It is likely to work even when the power is out. Keep your car’s gas tank full.
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