​​​​​Utility Outa​ges & Energy Emergency

​​​Utility Outages can occur in the Municipality and may last several days

​It is important to know what to do when utility outages happen due to wind, snow, flooding or other causes.  

Before the outage:

  • Know what utilities you have: Electricity, gas, water, wastewater
  • Determine which appliances uses each utility
  • Determine what will, and will not, work when each utility is out
  • Make a plan for:
    • How to power your medical devices, or use alternate devices during outages 
    • Extra water for medical needs
    • Ways to refrigerate medicines
  • Register your medical device with your electricity and water provider
  • Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your home
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During the outage:
  • Use your emergency plan
  • Keep freezers and refrigerators closed (refrigerators will keep food cold for about 4 hours, full freezers will keep food frozen for about 48 hours)
  • Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages
  • Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home
  • Unplug appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
  • Consider emergency sanitation recommendations
After the outage:
  • Throw away any spoiled food-When in doubt, throw it out!
  • If power is out more than a day, throw away medication that should be refrigerated.  Consult your doctor or pharmacist for a new supply.​​
​​R​​egistry for Medical Devices:

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