Storms, Outages Require Planning, Precautions
What you can do right now
The best time to prepare for a storm is before it hits. If you live alone, are homebound or have life-support equipment, arrange for a friend, relative or close neighbor to check on you if electricity goes out or if severe weather persists. Let the police know if you have life support equipment.
Remember, a cordless phone won't work if the power goes out.
Lay in a supply of canned foods, bottled water, flashlights and fresh batteries. Never use a camp stove, charcoal or gas grill indoors.
When a Storm Threatens
If bad weather is predicted, stay tuned to news broadcasts. If your water supply depends on electricity, store as much water as you can for drinking, cooking and washing. Fill your bathtub, but restrict access to small children. You can flush toilets by pouring a bucket of water into the bowl.
If the Power Goes Out
If you lose power, check to see if your neighbors have lights. If they do, the problem could be in your own house, possibly a blown fuse or tripped
circuit breaker. Be sure to report any wires down or trees on wires, and keep pets, livestock and people away from them.
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