Planning for Power Outages This Winter is Especially Important for Seniors
and Individuals Who Use Life-Support Equipment
Everyone should plan for emergencies during the winter months.
Each individual must take responsibility and have a contingency plan ready for potentially long-lasting service interruptions in power.
Here are some steps you can take during the winter:
- Make arrangements ahead of time. Identify a relative, friend or neighbor who you can stay with if you lose power.
- Make a "Storm kit." Include battery-operated radio or television, flashlight, first aid kit, battery- powered clock, extra batteries, insulated cooler, emergency phone numbers.
- Keep 5-7 day supply of nonperishable foods and bottled water.
- Check your supplies of medications.
- Gather supplies for your pet.
- Make sure you have a telephone or cell phone to use.
Emergency Phone Numbers for Pepco in Montgomery County, Maryland:
Pepco
Power Out 1-877-727-2662
Customer Service 202-833-7500
Good advice. It's such a busy and fun time of year we don't always think to take those simple preventative steps. Thanks for the reminder!