Power outage safety plan

7/20/2022 (Permalink)

Being prepared for a storm is one of the smartest things you can do for yourself and family. Portland General Electric has put together three easy steps to prepare you for a storm, whether is be due to wind, rain, ice, or snow!

1. Create an outage kit. You should gather things that your family needs to stay safe and comfortable if the power goes out, such as:
   • Flashlights and batteries
   • Car chargers for phones and computers
   • Battery powered clock and radio
   • Emergency phone numbers, including your power company
   • First aid kit
   • Can opener
   • Bottled water
   • Food that you can eat without needing to heat up or accessing the fridge
   • Comfort items, such as game, blankets, and toys
   • Extra blankets
2. Create a storm checklist of all the things that you need to take care of before the emergency of a storm related power outage brings
3. Review the storm safety tips/plan with your family

Hopefully these tips will help you and your family stay safe during a storm related power outage!