• Have a battery-powered radio or TV available;
• Have flashlights and extra batteries readily accessible for all family members;
• Have a supply of canned food with a manual can opener available;
• If you have an electric water pump, keep spare containers of water for cooking and washing;
• Keep a non-electronic phone in your home – phone lines often remain operational even during power outages;
• If you decide to use a standby generator, have it installed by a licensed electrician and never operate it inside your garage or home;
• If an outage occurs, disconnect appliances and sensitive electronic equipment to prevent any possible damage that could be caused by momentary power spike that could occur when service is restored.
• Make arrangements now for elderly and others with special needs such as those who depend on electrical life support.

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