Sometimes big summer and winter storms make the electricity go out. Here are some good rules for keeping you and your family safe during black-outs.

Rule #1 – Keep a storm safety kit handy.

You will need:

• Flashlights
• Battery-operated radio
• Extra batteries
• Small fire extinguisher
• Blankets
• Bottled water
• First aid supplies like bandages, gauze, antibiotic ointment
• Snacks like granola bars, fruit cups, canned food that can be eaten cold

Rule #2 – Stay inside. Lightning, wind and ice damage can damage power lines, making them dangerous.
Rule #3 – Use flashlights whenever you can. Candles can be a fire hazard.
Rule #4 – Don’t open the refrigerator or freezer unless absolutely necessary. Food will last up to a day in the refrigerator if the door is left closed and up to four days in a freezer, if left alone.

Don't forget to ask a grown-up to call Chatham-Kent Hydro so the utility can repair the lines as soon as possible.

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