Living in Massachusetts, we are no strangers to seeing the power go out. Whether it is a hurricane or tropical storm in the summer or a blizzard in the winter, it is important to have a plan for when you lose power. As emergency electricians, if you need help with regaining power, please give us a call.
Prepare A “Lights-Out” Kit
Preparation can always help you out later on. We highly recommend that every home have a “lights-out” kit or some supplies for when the power goes out. This includes flashlights, batteries, and an emergency radio. If a large storm is on its way, and the weather reporters are warning you that there could be extensive power outages you should also fill your bathtubs with water. When the power is out, your water sanitation system will not be operating. So this is a safe way to store drinking water. Additionally, you should charge any mobile phones and computers prior to the storm.
Unplug Electronics
Once the power goes out and you have distributed flashlights to all of your family, you should begin unplugging electronics and switching lights to off. When the power comes back on there could be a surge that could damage your electronics. This is especially true for computers and phones. After losing power you should check on your neighbors, take a look outside, and call either your power company or an emergency electrician. The first thing you want to find out is if your entire neighborhood lost power or if it is just you or a few homes. If it is just a few homes you should call an electrician to come out. You may even see damaged wires. If you spot a damaged or downed wire, do not approach it.
Long-Term Outage Advice
In some cases, when a large portion of a state loses power it can be days and even over a week before everyone gets power back. If you live far from major populated areas, you should consider owning and installing a backup generator. This can give power to your refrigerator as well as help keep other essentials operating. If you do not own a generator you should keep your refrigerator closed as often as possible. You should eat refrigerator food first, followed by freezer food, followed by canned and non-perishable food. Dairy items should be the first to go as they will spoil the quickest.
Get Emergency Electrical Help from Cardoso Electrical Services
No matter where you live, we highly recommend finding a reputable emergency electrician in your area and taking down their phone number. In the event of an electrical emergency or outage, they can help keep you and your family safe. For homes and businesses in Wakefield and the surrounding towns please call us at 1 781 246 7700.