

Lightning may strike power poles, lines or other equipment. Strong winds can topple trees onto power lines. Extreme weather: Most power outages are caused by severe weather.The power can go out for a number of reasons including: Check with your local officials about cooling locations open near you.Close blinds and drapes and avoid opening doors to keep heat from escaping. Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.Disconnect appliances and electronics to minimize risk and to avoid damage from electrical surges.Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.
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If your generator is connecting to your electrical panel, ensure you use a rated transfer device to prevent back feed into the power system.

Move any tripped switches to the ‘off’ position and then to the ‘on’ position. If your neighbour's power is still on, check your main electric panel and breaker to make sure it wasn’t a blown/tripped fuse. Determine whether the power failure is limited to your home.
