EMERGENCY PLANNING     POWER OUTAGE

Power outages can occur due to rolling blackouts, extreme weather conditions, or can accompany other disasters such as tornados or hurricanes. If there is no power in your neighborhood:

 

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Turn off and unplug appliances and computers. Leave one light on to indicate when power has been restored.

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Avoid using candles, as they are fire hazards.

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Do not use a gas stove for heating or operate generators indoors (including the garage). Both could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

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If a traffic signal is not working, treat it as a stop sign.

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See the FOOD section to learn about food safety when your refrigerator’s power is off.

 

CLAY ELECTRIC:  (386) 752-7447

 

SUWANEE VALLEY ELECTRIC:  (386) 362-2226

 

FPL: (800) 4OUTAGE  or  (800) 226-3545

 

PROGRESS ENERGY:  (800) 700-8744

 

 

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