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Stay Prepared

Lightning storms, ice storms, high winds, traffic accidents, curious animals in substations, and the digging and hoisting of construction equipment are among the many causes of power outages. Are you prepared for a power outage? 

Here are some tips:

1. Make sure you have at least one good flashlight with fresh batteries. Better yet, make sure there's a flashlight on every floor of your house and one for each family member. If you don't have sufficient flashlights or batteries, add them to today's shopping list.
   
   

2. Have a battery-operated radio ready. If you don't already own one, purchase a battery-operated radio and the appropriate batteries. Find a special place for the radio and flashlight, so they will be easy to find during an outage.
   
   

3. Listen to radio reports in emergencies such as a major storm. They will be issued regularly. Rely on radio broadcasts to learn more about the power outage. If we are experiencing a widespread outage, we contact local radio stations to keep them informed. If your power is out, battery-operated radios are the most reliable way for you to find out information concerning the weather and power outages. Here are two radio stations that broadcast our information during major outages: KOFI – 1180 AM and KBBZ – 98.5 FM.
   
   

4. Keep emergency numbers posted near the telephone. Add our Outage Reporting Numbers, 889-3301 or 1-800-442-2994 to your list.
   
   

5. If you depend on electricity for life support, you should consider purchasing a portable generator. If a portable generator is used, it must be isolated from our lines. Click here for more information.

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