If the power in your house goes out, make sure the problem is not due to a blown
fuse or tripped circuit breaker in your home. One quick way to do this is to see if
your neighbors have power. If not, call BELD as soon as possible.
Here are some outage and storm tips:
- While you are waiting for BELD crews to arrive, turn off all appliances that turn on automatically when power
is restored, including refrigerators, televisions, water pumps and furnaces. Leave one light on so you will know
when the power is back on. Once power has been restored, gradually reconnect appliances and reset clocks and timers.
- Unplug all unnecessary appliances and electric equipment such as stereos, TVs and computers.
- Avoid opening your refrigerator or freezer (your food should stay fresh for at least 24 hours if the door is
seldom opened).
- To help prepare your family for power outages caused by storms, make sure you have the following available:
- Flashlight and batteries
- Battery-powered radio
- Candles and matches
- Extra food and water
- First aid supplies and medicine
- Fire extinguisher
- Do not plug a backup generator into an outlet in your home without first disconnecting from our system. If
you don't, the power from your generator will flow backwards into our distribution system and may seriously
injure or kill our linemen.
- Do not burn charcoal for heat—it gives off dangerous fumes. In addition, a fireplace may pull more warm
air from a house than it gives out.
- Stay tuned to a local radio station such as WJDA 1300 AM for important information from BELD.
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