A powerful nor’easter thrashed Massachusetts overnight and into Wednesday, producing wind gusts topping 90 miles per hour and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power.
Here’s what state officials recommend you do if you’re without power. 🧵bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
Here’s what state officials recommend you do if you’re without power. 🧵bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
Stay away from downed wires.
Eversource recommends that people “stay as far away as possible of all fallen tree limbs and electrical wires."
If you’re in a car and a downed power line is on the road, stay in your car until emergency crews respond.
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Eversource recommends that people “stay as far away as possible of all fallen tree limbs and electrical wires."
If you’re in a car and a downed power line is on the road, stay in your car until emergency crews respond.
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If you’re using a generator, officials recommend placing it away from doors, windows, and vents and keeping it 5-10 feet away from the house.
Appliances should be plugged in directly into the generator, or you can use heavy-duty, outdoor extension cords. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
Appliances should be plugged in directly into the generator, or you can use heavy-duty, outdoor extension cords. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
State officials recommend using flashlights instead of candles.
If candles must be used, place them in safe holders away from anything that could catch fire, and don’t leave a candle unattended. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
If candles must be used, place them in safe holders away from anything that could catch fire, and don’t leave a candle unattended. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
Officials recommend unplugging sensitive electronics to avoid a power surge when power is restored.
Be safe when using space heaters, fireplaces, and a wood stove to heat your home. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
Be safe when using space heaters, fireplaces, and a wood stove to heat your home. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/27/met…
To preserve food, you should keep your fridge and freezer doors closed.
An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours, state officials say, and a full freezer will maintain the temperature for about 48 hours.
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An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours, state officials say, and a full freezer will maintain the temperature for about 48 hours.
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