Power cuts can occur due to rolling blackouts, extreme weather conditions, or other disasters such as earthquakes.
Take the following precautions, if there is no power in your neighborhood.
- Turn off and unplug appliances and computers. Leave one light on to indicate when the power has been restored.
- Avoid using candles as they are fire hazards.
- Do not use a gas stove for heating or operate generators indoors (including the garage). Both could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
- If a traffic signal is not working, treat it as a stop sign.
- See the food section to learn about food safety when your refrigerator’s power is off.