Stay Safe During an Outages
At Slope Electric, we do our best to ensure reliable energy service. But, occasionally extreme weather, vehicle accidents and even animals can cause unexpected outages. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days.
Here are several practical steps you can take to keep you and your family safe. Even at a modest level, preparation can help reduce stress, anxiety and lessen the impact of an emergency event. We recommend starting with the basics.
Here are general guidelines recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
- Assemble a grab-and-go disaster kit. Include items like nonperishable food, water (one gallon per person, per day), diapers, batteries, flashlights, prescription medications, first-aid kit, battery-powered radio and phone chargers.
- Develop a plan for communicating with family and friends (i.e., via text, social media, third party, etc.).
- Have some extra cash available; during a power outage, electronic card readers and cash machines may not work.
- Store important documents (birth certificates, property deed, etc.) in safe place away from home (for example, a bank safe deposit box).
- Keep neighbors and coworkers apprised of your emergency plans.
- Fill your car with gas.
- Organize your supplies so they are together in an easily accessible location that family members know about.
