Tips For Dealing With Power Outages
By: Nichelle Sullivan
Updated: December 28, 2012
If you can't get to a warming center, here are some tips to help out.
Be sure to wear layers of clothing to keep in body heat.
Use a food thermometer to check the temperature of your refrigerated food.
Throw away if the temperature is more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water purification systems may not be working --check with local authorities to make sure the water is safe.
If a power line falls on your car while you are in it, stay inside the vehicle. Call authorities immediately.
Be sure to wear layers of clothing to keep in body heat.
Use a food thermometer to check the temperature of your refrigerated food.
Throw away if the temperature is more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water purification systems may not be working --check with local authorities to make sure the water is safe.
If a power line falls on your car while you are in it, stay inside the vehicle. Call authorities immediately.
