If you see a downed power line, do not touch it. Do not touch tree limbs or other objects
touching a power line.

Do not attempt to tie generators into the house circuit. This can be dangerous to you, your
neighbors and to our linemen. Plug appliances directly into the generator.

Should the power go out while you are cooking dinner, remember to turn the stove off and
remove any cookware from the cooking surfaces and oven.

Don’t open refrigerators or freezers during an outage unless absolutely necessary. Repeated
openings cause the cold air to escape and food to thaw more quickly.

If you smell gas, leave your home immediately. Then call the power company.