Leap - Emergency Preparedness

Planning is the key to success during disasters, outages, energy disruptions and shortages!

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During a Power Outage

Be Prepared - Emergencies & Disasters Happen!

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Keep food as safe as possible.

• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. First use perishable food from the refrigerator. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours
  
• Then use food from the freezer. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed
  
• Use your non perishable foods and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer
  
• If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items
  
• Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times
  
  

Electrical equipment:

• Never touch or go near a downed power line! Report any downed lines immediately to our Dispatch Center at 435-654-2913
• Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics
  
• Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment
  
• Leave one light turned on so you will know when the power comes back on
  
• Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested
  
  

Using a Generator:

• When using a portable generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a portable generator to a residential electrical system
  
• If you are considering getting a generator, get advice from a professional, such as an electrician. Make sure that the generator you purchase is rated for the power that you think you will need
  
• Make sure the generator installation meets all local, state and national codes
  

Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills:

• Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors
  
• The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire
  
• Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide
  
• If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door
  
• Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you
  

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