Are You Prepared for Power Outages?

2/28/2019 (Permalink)

Are you prepared for power outages, whether it is at your home or your place of business? Do you have a designated area that has a supply bin with items that are needed in case of a power outage? This is something every business and household should have in case of a power outage. Below is a guide that we have put together to help get you started on being more prepared should a power outage event strike your area.

Remember that a business and a home will have different needs. For example, a business should have either emergency backup lights or possibly something as simple as a flashlight at each employee’s desk or work area.

Depending on the time of year that the power outage happens it may require that you find a way to stay warm or a way to cool down. Emergency blankets are a helpful way to stay warm, and you can put on extra clothing.

If it is hot and you experience a power outage cover the windows to block the sun from coming in and go to the lowest level in the building. Wear the least amount of clothes as possible and stay as hydrated as you can but remember you may have a limited supply of water.

Here are some items that should be in your emergency power outage bin.

1. Phone Number for The Power Company
2. Flash Lights
3. Batteries
4. Emergency Candles
5. Lighters
6. Power Bank for cell phone (Make sure it stays Charged)
7. First Aid Kit
8. Snacks (Please keep in mind anyone that may have allergies or may be diabetic)
9. Battery powered radio
10. Water
11. Hand sanitizer
12. The name an address of the dedicated emergency shelter for your area
13. Emergency Blankets

• Have an inventory check list on the top of the bin and make sure it stays current and nothing is expired

 Please remind everyone to keep the refrigerator and freezer closed, to only open when necessary. Water must be conserved as much as possible.