Power Outage
Power cuts can occur due to rolling blackouts, extreme weather conditions, or can accompany other disasters such as earthquakes. If there is no power in your neighborhood:
• Turn off and unplug appliances and computers. Leave one light on to indicate when 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.
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