Build an Emergency Kit
Keep essential supplies in an easily accessible location.
Being prepared before an outage can help keep households safe, informed, and comfortable during service interruptions.
Take these steps to prepare before an outage occurs.
Keep essential supplies in an easily accessible location.
Charge mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and backup battery packs whenever severe weather is expected.
Protect sensitive electronics from power surges by plugging them into surge protectors.
Power outages can impact heating and cooling systems.
Customers who rely on electrically powered medical equipment should have a backup plan.
Include pets in emergency planning.
Maintain at least a half tank of fuel during severe weather seasons.
Discuss emergency procedures with everyone in the household.
Keep flashlights, and extra batteries in easy-to-find locations.
Sign up for outage alerts and monitor local weather forecasts during severe weather events.