-When in doubt throw it out! Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40 degrees or higher for two hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color, texture.
-If the power is out for more than a day, discard any medication that should be refrigerated, unless the drug’s label says otherwise. Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately for a new supply.
-Turn off major appliances such as heat pumps, water heaters and stoves. Unplug other appliances such as TVs, stereos, microwaves, and computers. This will prevent damage to appliances and possible overloads to the company's system when power is restored.
-Disconnect or turn off major appliances like refrigerators, HVAC and water heaters that could come on suddenly when power is restored. It'll help prevent blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.
-If you have electricity in some parts of your home, but not in others, you may have a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
-If a fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped, turn off or unplug any appliances, electronic equipment, and lights from affected outlets.
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