| Atlantic City Electric urges customers to prepare for storms Thunderstorms carrying high winds and heavy rain are required to sweep across the Atlantic City Electric service territory overnight, which might cause interruptions in electric service, the power company stated in a press release today. Turn off power to flood-prone basement appliances if it's safe to do so. Keep at least a three-day supply of non-perishable foods and bottled water and have a hand-operated can opener. They could be energized and electrical contact could be fatal. Have a telephone with a cord or cell telephone to use as a backup. Have adequate prescription medicines or infant supplies on hand. Tune in to local news broadcasts for the latest weather and emergency information. Avoid crews working in the street. Atlantic City Electric urges customers to be safe. Assemble an emergency "storm kit. Protect your electronic equipment. However, if you have an electrically operated sump pump, you ought to not turn off your power. Follow the advice of your local emergency management officials. Atlantic City Electric urges customers to prepare for storms |
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Atlantic City Electric urges customers to prepare for storms
