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Make sure flashlights, battery-powered lanterns
and other sources of light are readily available.
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Make sure flashlights and radio batteries are
fresh.
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Make sure you have an adequate supply of
medicine, first aid supplies, and baby items.
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Keep at least a two weeks supply of bottled
water, non-perishable food items, batteries and firewood on hand.
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If prescriptions are essential, make sure to
get them refilled in case of an extended power outage or extensive
damage to the area.
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Make sure to have identification and
documentation on hand, such as your social security card, driver’s
license, birth certificate, and insurance information for your
home, car, and life.
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Have an evacuation plan for you and your family
in case of an extended power outage.
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Don’t leave candles
unattended and keep them away from furniture, draperies and other
flammable materials.
Make sure to keep children away from
open flames.
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Don’t open freezers and refrigerators any more
than absolutely necessary.
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Listen to local radio
stations for news about power outages.
Check Facebook, Twitter, and
www.cimarronelectric.com.
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Turn off your heating and air conditioning
systems, as well as electric range.
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Unplug sensitive electronic appliances such as
TVs, VCRs, microwave ovens and computers – this will protect your
appliances against power fluctuations that can occur when power is
restored.
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After power is restored, be sure to wait five
to ten minutes before turning on appliances and heating systems.
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If power lines and poles
are down in your yard or in the street, always treat them as if
they are energized and dangerous.
Never touch them and stay away.
Make sure to call Cimarron Electric
Cooperative (405) 375-4121.
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Debris from the storm can
hide power lines that have fallen.
Fallen trees that contain energized
power lines can electrocute any item it comes in contact with,
such as a metal fence, a pond or standing water.
Even the ground can be energized near
fallen power lines.
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If your electricity is
out, make sure to check with neighbors to see if they have power.
If they have power, you may have blown a fuse or tripped a
breaker.
Never replace a fuse or reset a
circuit breaker with wet hands or while standing on a wet (or
damp) surface.
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If you’re without
electricity and want to use a portable generator, make sure to use
it in a well-ventilated area.
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If power remains out following a storm and you
have to cook with Sterno or charcoal, do so outside to avoid the
build-up of deadly carbon monoxide fumes.
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Replenish your supplies of batteries, bottled
water, non-perishable food items and firewood.
