Power Outage Checklist

In the past few months many residents of the Township incurred power outages, some for several days.  In order to help you be prepared for the next such emergency, below is a sample checklist of items to include, but not limited to, in an emergency kit:    

Emergency Kit Items

• Flashlights
• Battery-Powered Radios     
• Extra Batteries              
• Bottled Water for Drinking/Cooking              
• Cell or Corded Telephone              
• Matches and Candles              
• Food– non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items      

Tips During Power Outage      

Be careful when using candles or oil lamps, especially around children;    

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.  (Note:  An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours.)    

If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items;          

For additional information about power outage safety, visit www.alleghenypower.com.   If you are without electrical service, call 1-800-Allegheny (1-800-255-3443). 

To report an outage, simply say “power outage”.  For other electrical emergencies, say “hazard.”

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