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• Turn off large electric appliances and equipment so that lines are not overloaded when power is restored.

• Keep the door to your refrigerator or freezer closed. If your door seals are tight, your food will normally be safe for several hours without power.

• Use caution and be sure to have adequate ventilation when operating generators, lanterns, heaters and fuel-fired cook stoves.

• If you use a generator, have it installed by a certified electrician. Improperly installed generators may feed energy back into the distribution lines, endangering our linemen and others. 

• Always refuel appliances outside.

• Do not leave fireplaces and burning candles unattended at night.

• Restock your emergency supply kit.