Emergency Preparedness Tips: Preparing for Power Outages

Are you prepared if your home loses electricity? The Henrico County Office of Emergency Management and Workplace Safety and the Division of Fire share tips for safely managing a power outage:
* Get flashlights and extra batteries plus backup power for your wireless phone
* Use your propane grill to prepare meals
* Follow safety guidelines when operating a generator
* Turn off any electrical appliances that were in use when the outage began.
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