High Winds Cause Power Outage in Barstow?

10/11/2022 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24-hours a day in San Bernardino County.

Do you know what to do in the event of a power outage? Our teams in Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms offer these helpful tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for protecting yourself during a power outage:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows
• Do not use a gas stove to heat your home
• Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
• Use alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or power-dependent medical devices
• If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling
• Check on neighbors

Having an emergency survival kit on hand in the event of an extended power outage is recommended by the American Red Cross and should include:

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Flashlight 
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio 
• Extra batteries 
• Family first aid kit
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
• Multi-purpose tool
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers 
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash
• Maps of the area

Call Us Today!

When your home or business in Barstow has storm damage, our local teams in Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms are Here to Help. ® We are on call 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, to serve you. Call us today at 760-244-2566.

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