Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger
Power outage
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Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.
Plan beyond the lights
What stops working in a multi-day outage →What it is
A power outage is an unexpected loss of electrical power. It can interrupt communications, food refrigeration, heating and cooling, and powered medical devices. Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
First 72 minutes
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Frequently asked
What lighting should I use during an outage?
Use flashlights rather than candles. Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
Can I run a generator in the garage?
Use generators only outdoors, away from windows and doors. Never use one in a garage. Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
What if my medical equipment needs power?
Check on people who rely on powered medical equipment or refrigerated medicine; follow their provider-approved outage plan. Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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