Since it’s nice and windy out there today, wanted to share these safety precautions from SCE:

Make sure you have a battery-operated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they are fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage; do not use candles because they pose a significant fire hazard. Crews Hampered by Severe Winds; Repairs Being Slowed Down by Massive Debris

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking customers who have downed lines on or near their property to call 911 and stay inside to remain safe until SCE crews can repair the lines. This includes the power lines that run between power poles and either homes or businesses.

SCE will continue restoring service to customers throughout the night and for the next several days. Customers are asked to stay away from any downed or dangling lines, including those between homes and power poles. A downed line or dangling wire is dangerous – even if it appears not to be live.

Safety reminders

SCE wants to remind its customers to be prepared in case of weather-related outages and suggests:

• If you know someone who is dependent on electrically operated medical equipment, make backup power arrangements in case a power outage affects that equipment.
• Watch for traffic signals that may be out. Approach those intersections as four-way stops.
• Make sure you have a battery-operated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they are fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage; do not use candles because they pose a significant fire hazard.
• Do not use equipment indoors that is designed for outdoor cooking. Such equipment can emit carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
• Leave the doors of your refrigerator and freezer closed to keep your food as fresh as possible. An unopened refrigerator can keep foods cold enough for a couple of hours. A half full freezer will stay cold for up to 24 hours and a full freezer for 48 hours. If you must eat food that was refrigerated or frozen, check it carefully for signs of spoilage.
• Check on your neighbors to make sure everyone is safe.
• If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into the generator, using a heavy-duty extension cord. Connecting generators directly to household circuits creates “backfeed,” which is dangerous to repair crews.

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