frequent breaks and avoid overexertion.
Use only a flashlight for emergency lighting. Do not use candles.
Turn off electrical equipment you were using when your power went out.
Avoid opening your refrigerator and freezer.
If you are using a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect the generator to your home's electrical system.
Do not run your generator inside your home or garage.
You can get more information on winter storm and power loss safety by visiting www.redcross.org.
About the American Red Cross:
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Hurricanes of 2008, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC20013. Internet users can make a s
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