What to do during a power outage

4/28/2020 (Permalink)

With the spring and summer season comes a higher chance of thunderstorms and high winds. Due to the high abundance of trees in our area, there are many outages caused by fallen trees as well. If you do not have a home generator then it could be a very strenuous time going through a power outage. Here are a few tips to help get through a power outage safely. 

• Limit the opening of refrigerators and freezers unless necessary 
• Do not use gas stoves to heat home, this can be a very dangerous method. Instead wear layers and use blankets when possible. 
• Disconnect appliances to avoid damage from electrical surges
• If possible, leave to a different location to get heating or cooling
• Make sure you have necessary supplies on hand, such as batteries, flashlights, matches, etc. 

These are just a few tips to follow during a power outage. For more information go to Ready.gov. SERVPRO of Tacoma is always here to help.