With heat waves come rolling blackouts. A blackout can happen at anytime and there is no indication of long one will go on. It's necessary to be ready when the power goes out in your Lexington home .
For blackout information, speak with your local utility company. Many times, blackouts are scheduled based on geographic areas. Plan on going someplace with power if you are sure a blackout is on its way. Going to the movies, a shopping mall, a friend's house, or even on a vacation are all good choices when your home is without power.
During the scorching summer months, plan ahead with extra food and plenty of water. Keep the refrigerator door shut and have extra ice in the freezer. Food and water for your pets must not be forgotten. Be sure you have plenty of batteries, medical equipment, and other personal items. Remember that cell phone networks get congested in an emergency and your phone battery could die.
If nothing else, keep an eye on children and the elderly, who are the most susceptible to heat. Heat waves aren't going anywhere, mostly because of the earth's rising temperatures, based on climate projections. Today is a great day to begin planning for heat waves.
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