Blackouts
Top Safety Tips for a Blackout
- Only use a flashlight for emergency lighting. Never use candles!
- Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out.
- Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
- Do not run a generator inside a home or garage.
- If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a generator to a home's electrical system.
- Listen to local radio and television for updated information.
Using a Generator
If you are considering obtaining a generator, get advice from a
licensed professional, such as an electrician. Make sure the generator
is listed with Underwriter's Laboratories or a similar organization.
Some municipalities, Air Quality Districts, or states have "air quality
permit" requirements. A licensed electrician will be able to give you
more information on these matters. Always plan to keep the generator
outdoors -- never operate it inside, including the basement or garage.
Do not hook up a generator directly to your home's wiring. The safest
thing to do is to connect the equipment you want to power directly to
the outlets on the generator. Connecting a cord from the generator to a
point on the permanent wiring system and backfeeding power to your home
is an unsafe method to supply a building during a power outage.
Last update: 2007-07-29 16:19
Author: Kai
Revision: 1.1
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