Power outages can happen unexpectedly for a variety of reasons. In extreme weather situations, power restoration can take hours or sometimes days. Members are encouraged to protect their families and be Outage READY before an outage or emergency occurs. Here are some things to consider as you prepare:
Review Your Essential Supplies
Pack a kit of essentials that can support your household for at least 72 hours. Include flashlights, batteries, water, nonperishable foods, and medications.
Building an Emergency Supply Kit
Recommended Supplies for Basic Kit
Establish a Medical Backup Plan
If someone in your home relies on electric-powered medical equipment, you need a backup plan. The plan should include a backup power source, extra medical supplies, and an evacuation plan.
Activate Your Communication Plan
Confirm your contact information is up to date in your United Power account. Make sure you know how to report outages and that your whole family knows your emergency and medical backup plans.
Develop a Safe Power Strategy
If you plan to use a generator, operate it safely. Never use a generator indoors and always use a transfer switch to prevent backfeeding, which is a safety hazard for lineworkers.
Year-Round Readiness
Outages can happen any time. Revisit your plan regularly, refresh supplies, and keep your contact information up to date with United Power.
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