Be Prepared for Emergency Situations

Power outages can happen unexpectedly, at any time. The most common cause of power outages is storm damage from ice, lightning and high winds. Outages are also sometimes caused by motor vehicle accidents, such as cars hitting power poles, and by animals and/or tree limbs coming in contact with distribution lines.

Be Prepared for Emergency Situations

Power outages can happen unexpectedly, at any time. The most common cause of power
outages is storm damage from ice, lightning and high winds. Outages are also sometimes
caused by motor vehicle accidents, such as cars hitting power poles, and by animals
and/or tree limbs coming in contact with distribution lines.

Most power outages last less than an hour, but it is always a good idea to be prepared for unexpected emergency situations.

Prepare a basic emergency kit which should contain the following items:

• a battery powered radio, flashlights and batteries
• bottled water
• a first aid kit and essential prescription medications
• canned or freeze-dried food and a manual can opener
• a portable cell phone charger
• kindling and firewood if you have a wood stove or fireplace
• be familiar with your service panel location