– Have battery-operated radios with fresh batteries ready for updates on storm conditions and power outages.
– Have battery-operated flashlights with fresh batteries on hand.
– Have a cellphone or hard-wire, single-line telephone on hand. Cordless phones will not work without electricity.
– Do not use candles because of the risk of fire. If you must use candles, use extreme caution. Do not use candles near drapes, under lampshades or near holiday trees. Keep candles away from small children and do not leave candles unattended.
– If you see a downed power line, assume it is “live” or carrying electric current. Do not touch or try to move it and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines and other electric emergencies immediately by calling 911 and PG&E”s customer service line at 1-800-PGE-5000.
– If power goes out, turn off or even unplug all electric appliances. Otherwise, when power is restored, several appliances might come back on at once and overload your circuits or hot appliances might come on while you”re away or asleep and pose a fire hazard. Leave a single lamp on to alert you when power returns. Turn your appliances back on one at a time when conditions return to normal.
– If you see a downed power line, assume it is “live” or carrying electric current. Do not touch or try to move it ? and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines and other electric emergencies immediately by calling 911 and PG&E”s customer service line at 1-800-PGE-5000.
