Being prepared From Power Outages From Storms
3/24/2022 (Permalink)
Managing Without Power
SERVPRO of Lockport/Lemont/Homer Glen has seen storm damage lead to power outages.
A power outage can:
- Disrupt communication
- Make transportation difficult
- Shut down water pipes
- Close businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, ATMS, other services
- Lead to food spoilage
- Lead to contaminated water
- Disable medical devices
During a power outage be sure to:
- Keep freezer & refrigerator doors closed. It will reduce the chance of food spoilage
- User generators only outdoors and away from windows
- Disconnect appliances/electronics. Power surges can destroy equipment
- Have already set up a plan to refrigerate medicines
- For people who use power wheelchairs, have a backup battery. You may also need a manual chair
- The local power company should already know that someone in your home relies on medical devices
- Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home or business
- If travel is safe, go to another location for proper heating or cooling
- Check on your neighbors.