Every household should have these basic supplies on hand in the event of a power outage:
- Extra batteries
- Battery powered radio or television
- Hard-wired telephone
- Charged cell phone
- Ice chest to store medications
- If you have a well with an electric pump, you should have enough bottled water to last a couple of days.
- Use caution if using candles. Do not leave unattended!
- Keep away from downed power lines
- Leave one light switch on to indicate when power is restored
- Unplug all motor-driven appliances like refrigerators and freezers and sensitive electronic equipment (like TVs, microwaves and computers) to prevent a possible electrical overload when power is restored.
- Remember, electric well and sump pumps will not operate.