• Do not use outdoor cooking equipment indoors, such as charcoal and gas grills
• Turn off and unplug all appliances and other electrical equipment, except for a single light bulb, which will be your signal that power is restored. This helps ensure against circuit overload and damage to appliances and equipment
• If you use a generator, operate it outdoors only, in a well-ventilated area. Do not connect it to your household circuits; instead, plug individual appliances or equipment directly into the generator using a heavy-duty extension cord. If your generator is permanently hooked up to your home's electrical system, disconnect the main breaker before using the generator
• When power has been restored, check your home thoroughly before restoring operation to electrical appliances and equipment
