How Can I Stay Safe During a Power Outage in Nellysford?

3/28/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Albemarle County.

Severe storms are notorious for causing power outages in Nellysford. Our local team in Charlottesville responds to storm damage emergencies throughout the year. Here are some tips from the Red Cross for things you can do during a power outage:

Electrical equipment

• Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics
• Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment, or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment.
• Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on.
• Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested.

Keep food as safe as possible

• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. First, use perishable food from the refrigerator. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about four hours.
• Then use food from the freezer. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.
• Use your non-perishable foods and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer
• If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items
• Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times

Call Us Today!

When you need help with storm damage in your home or business in Nellysford, our team in Charlottesville is Here to Help.® Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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