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5 Ways to Drive Safely During an Outage

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Tips to Help Keep Your Family and Home Safe During an Outage

Tips to Help Keep Your Family and Home Safe During an Outage

We work hard to plan and prevent power losses, but occasional outages do occur. When they do happen, you may not know what to do (or be prepared). Here are some steps to take when...
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If you are in an elevator when the power goes out, the elevator will automatically stop where it is. There’s no cause for alarm, but there are a few things you can do to let the...
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Tips to Help Keep Your Family and Home Safe During an Outage

Tips to Help Keep Your Family and Home Safe During an Outage

We work hard to plan and prevent power losses, but occasional outages do occur. When they do happen, you may not know what to do (or be prepared). Here are some steps to take when...
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Power Outages and Food Safety Tips

Power Outages and Food Safety Tips

Power out? Keep these tips in mind to keep your food safe.
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Elevators: What to do During an Outage

Elevators: What to do During an Outage

If you are in an elevator when the power goes out, the elevator will automatically stop where it is. There’s no cause for alarm, but there are a few things you can do to let the...
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5 Ways to Drive Safely During an Outage

Published on December 14, 2015
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A power outage can make driving dangerous. In addition to traffic and streetlights being out, you may come across added emergency vehicles on the road.

If you’re driving during an outage, or you can’t stay home until power is restored, use these guidelines to help keep you and other drivers safe. 

1. Stop at Traffic Signals Without Power
If you come across an intersection without power, approach it as a four-way stop.

2. Be Extra Cautious
Watch out for vehicles and pedestrians, and stop at all intersections even if you think you have the right-of-way.

3. Use Cell Phones Sparingly
Use your cell phone only if you witness an accident or run into trouble—the road needs your full attention during an outage.

4. Carry Emergency Cash
Try to keep some cash with you if you’re out and about since credit cards won’t work during a power outage.

5. Don't Drive on Empty
Gas stations need power to pump gas and will be unable to fill your tank during an outage. Always try to put gas in your car before nearing the empty warning.

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