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Department of Emergency Management

What to expect if your power is out

Published: July 22, 2019

  1. Check to see which of your information sources are working (NOAA Radio, Internet news sites, alert and warning apps)
  2. SoCoAlerts will send messages if evacuations are ordered. If you are in a high-risk wildfire area, stay alert - warning devices may not work without power.
  3. Use your cell phone sparingly to preserve power. Text when possible, in lieu of voice calls. Keep family up to date about how you are doing.
  4. Keep hydrated and seek out cooling centers if needed
  5. Try to keep your refrigerator doors closed. Use the most perishable items first. Items which fully thaw (above 40 degrees) must be used within 4 hours or thrown out
  6. If you have a generator, be sure to follow safety instructions and use only as needed to save fuel. Always allow thegenerator to cool completely before refueling.
  7. If you have relatives or friends in other areas that still have power, take this opportunity to visit them
  8. Check on your neighbors and help each other stay safe