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Summer Safety

As the temperature increases, use these tips to beat the heat & stay safe:

  • To maximize the cooling effect of an air conditioning system, run fans to create a wind-chill effect to distribute and circulate cold air throughout a room.
  • Keep your window coverings closed to reduce the sun's heating of your home.
  • Know the signs of heat-related illness: Heavy sweating, muscle cramps, and a fast pulse are symptoms of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Learn more energy efficiency tips & how to stay safe this summer here.

Press Release

Before a Storm

Protect yourself and prevent property damage by preparing for storms in advance and responding properly to dangerous conditions.  

Outages: Report online or call us at 1-800-867-5222 if you experience an outage.

Be aware and prepare

  • Charge your cell phone, laptop, and other devices.

  • Turn the refrigerator and freezer to their coldest settings. This will keep food fresh longer in the event of a power outage.

  • If you or a loved one depends on an electrically operated life-sustaining medical device, make sure that you notify us. Please review Life Sustaining Equipment.

  • Ensure your home is secure. Check that it’s secure, shuttered, and able to withstand a hurricane.  Find out more:  Hurricane Tips.

  • Find more guidance on how to prepare and address power outages in our brochure, How to Prepare for and Respond to Power Outages (pdf).

Thunderstorm

To avoid overloading circuits when power is restored, disconnect or turn off any appliances that start automatically.
  • Turn off and unplug unnecessary or sensitive electrical equipment.
  • Use surge protectors.
  • Unplug TVs before lowering a TV antenna or satellite dish. Be sure to also avoid power lines.
  • Turn off all swimming pool pumps and filters. Wrap them in waterproof materials.

 

Storm ChecklistAssemble an Emergency Kit.

Gather all the supplies on our Storm Kit Checklist.

Establish a “safe room.” Ideally choose a windowless interior room. Keep your storm kit there.

Use a Generator?

If you have or are considering buying a generator, please review our recommendations to ensure you operate yours safely.