Storm Preparedness

Things to do before a storm:

Store away some bottled water. This will be handy if you are on a well that runs off your electric service.
Keep on hand extra flashlights and a battery-powered radio. Also store some extra batteries for the radio and flashlights. Candles are another item to have on hand.
Have a good supply of nonperishable food, such as canned goods, powdered milk, dry cereal, and dried fruits.
Plan for an alternate place to stay. Perhaps there is a relative or friend that may not be affected by a storm the way you would be.
If you think you might ride out the storm, store away some blankets in case your heat is not working during the outage.

Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed while the power is out. The food in your freezer will stay frozen 24 hours if the door remains closed.
If you see fallen power lines or poles, stay away from them. Let the professional crews from the Co-op repair them.
Call the Co-op to report your outage. Don't assume someone else will call.
Once you have called, don't call to report the outage again. This will tie up the phone lines and may block someone from getting through.
If you can go to a friend's or relative's home that has power, go.

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Store away some bottled water. This will be handy if you are on a well that runs off your electric service.
Keep on hand extra flashlights and a battery-powered radio. Also store some extra batteries for the radio and flashlights. Candles are another item to have on hand.
Have a good supply of nonperishable food, such as canned goods, powdered milk, dry cereal, and dried fruits.
Plan for an alternate place to stay. Perhaps there is a relative or friend that may not be affected by a storm the way you would be.
If you think you might ride out the storm, store away some blankets in case your heat is not working during the outage.

Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed while the power is out. The food in your freezer will stay frozen 24 hours if the door remains closed.
If you see fallen power lines or poles, stay away from them. Let the professional crews from the Co-op repair them.
Call the Co-op to report your outage. Don't assume someone else will call.
Once you have called, don't call to report the outage again. This will tie up the phone lines and may block someone from getting through.
If you can go to a friend's or relative's home that has power, go.

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