Top Safety Tips for a Blackout
1. Only use a flashlight for emergency lighting. Never use candles!
2. Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out.
3. Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
4. Do not run a generator inside a home or garage.
5. 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 unless this has been previously done by an electrician.
6. Listen to local radio and television for updated information. -- The Emergency Radio Station is 710 (KIRO) for our area. Make sure you have a battery-powered radio.
