Be Prepared for Seasonal Storms

SUPPLIES TO KEEP ON HAND

We work hard to keep the power flowing, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas. You might consider having the following supplies handy in case of an outage or emergency:

A flashlight with a supply of fresh batteries
A portable, battery-powered radio so you can keep up with news
A telephone that does not depend on electricity. Cordless phones will not function during an outage
A supply of easy-to-prepare, nonperishable foods. This includes packaged snacks, fruits and bottled water and juices
A wind-up or battery-operated clock
A first aid kit
A manual can opener
Plenty of candles, minimum four to five dozen
Candlestick holders
Matches and disposable lighters
Extra batteries in a variety of sizes and types
Battery-powered space heaters or a portable kerosene space heater with ample backup fuel
Canned goods and dry food mixes
Paper plates, cups, and plastic utensils
Water repellent tarps, in case frozen pipes require quick work to stop an inside leak
Extra blankets
Fire extinguisher (candles and portable space heaters can increase fire risk)