01/23/2026
Severe Weather Power Outage Tips:
Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed to preserve food as long as possible. Food in the fridge will be safe if power is out less than four hours. A full freezer will hold food safely for 48 hours.
Operate your generator outside for proper ventilation.
Never refuel your generator when it is running. Let it cool down first.
Never hook up a generator directly to your home's electrical service or wiring. This can cause backfeeding and pose a serious risk to electrical lines and workers.
To ensure your home retains as much heat as possible, make sure window drapes are closed at night time, keep garage doors closed and seal all cracks and leaks near windows or doors with a strong sealant.
Keep fire in your fireplace by using a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
Set your ceiling fan directional setting to clockwise to push warm airflow down into the room.
