Safety tips: What to do during a power outage

CITIES HAS TO BE PLACED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN ORDER TO BE COLLECTED. RHEYA: ANY IOWANS CONTINUE TO GO WITHOUT POWER TONIGHT. IF THAT INCLUDES YOU, YOU MIGHT HAVE TO START CLEANING OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR. IT WILL KEEP THEM SAFE FOR UP TO FOUR HOURS. YOU NEED TO THROW OUT ITEMS LIKE RAW AND THAWING MEAT. YOU CAN KEEP YOUR UNCUT FRUIT. IF YOU HAVE CUT ANY FRUIT OUT, THAT WILL NEED TO BE TOSSED AND THE SAME FOR VEGETABLES AS WELL. FOR A F

Hundreds of thousands across Iowa are without power Tuesday due to destruction caused by Monday’s powerful derecho. The MidAmerican Energy website has a list safety tips for residents without power. Stay safe and keep these in mind while waiting for power to be restored:When outside, avoid downed power lines and poles.Assume all fallen power lines are energized.To prevent fires, turn off and unplug heat-producing appliances (irons, coffee pots, hair straighteners, etc.).Unplug electrical devices to avoid damage to them.When possible, use a flashlight instead of candles to avoid fire risks.Leave buildings immediately if you smell natural gas.A list of helpful supplies to gather can be found here.Information on food safety during a power outage can be found here.

DES MOINES, Iowa —

Hundreds of thousands across Iowa are without power Tuesday due to destruction caused by Monday’s powerful derecho.

The MidAmerican Energy website has a list safety tips for residents without power. Stay safe and keep these in mind while waiting for power to be restored:

When outside, avoid downed power lines and poles.
Assume all fallen power lines are energized.
To prevent fires, turn off and unplug heat-producing appliances (irons, coffee pots, hair straighteners, etc.).
Unplug electrical devices to avoid damage to them.
When possible, use a flashlight instead of candles to avoid fire risks.
Leave buildings immediately if you smell natural gas.

A list of helpful supplies to gather can be

Information on food safety during a power outage can be

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