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Check with your neighbors. If you are the only one without power, or only a few appliances won't work, check to see if a
fuse is blown or a circuit-breaker is tripped. If neighbors are without power too, please call your electric company.
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Your phone call is the only way for your electric company to know that you're without power. If lines are busy, please wait a reasonable time and call again.
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Listen to newscasts
on a battery-operated radio. During major power disruption, stations often will broadcast reports on the extent of the trouble and the approximate time electric service will be restored.
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Turn off major appliances that should not be in operation when the power comes back on. Do leave a light on so you'll know when normal service has been restored. Do not
use appliances if light is dim, indicating low voltage.
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Open refrigerators and freezers as little as possible.
Food will keep for
hours if door-opening is kept to a minimum. If the outage is lengthy, contact a dry ice distributor.
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In an emergency,
if you cannot reach your electric company, contact the local police or fire department to report downed power lines or other dangerous conditions. They may be able to contact the electric company or render assistance.
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Stay away from, and never touch, downed lines under any circumstances. Emergency situations and adverse weather conditions place severe demands on utility crews. Your patience and understanding
is appreciated. Utility crews will work hard to clear hazards and to restore your service as quickly as possible.
(02/26/08)
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