Power outages can happen at any time and be a major disturbance. Here's how you can help prepare for an outage. #GoodNeighbor Before a power outage: • Have a place in your home where flashlights and extra batteries can be easily found. • If you know the outage is coming, set aside extra water and buy or make extra ice. You can use the ice to keep perishable items cool. • Make sure the battery in your smoke detector is fresh. • Keep an appliance thermometer in the freezer. If the freezer is 40⁰ Fahrenheit or colder when the power returns, the food is safe. • Keep a fully charged cell phone on hand. If you have a portable charger, make sure it’s charged and ready. During a power outage: • If possible, use flashlights instead of candles for lighting. Candles can be dangerous fire hazards. • Turn off, unplug or disconnect any appliances, equipment or electronics that were on when the power went out. When power comes back on, it may come back with momentary surges or spikes that can ca...