Electrical Safety During a Hurricane

-Make sure to get inside a building and stay away from the windows.

-Don’t leave candles unattended and keep them away from the furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.  Make sure to keep children away from open flames.

-Don’t open freezers and refrigerators any more than absolutely necessary.

-Listen to local radio stations for news about power outages.

-Turn off your heating and air conditioning systems as well as electric range.

-Unplug sensitive electronic appliances such as TVs, VCRs, microwave ovens and computers – this will protect your appliances against power fluctuations that can occur when power is restored.

-After power is restored, be sure to wait five to ten minutes before turning on appliances and heating systems.