What to Do During a Power Outage

When a blizzard hits, there’s a chance you can lose power in your home. And if you’re not prepared to take action, you can put your safety at risk. So as your Long Island plumbing experts, we’d like to provide you with a few tips on what to do during a power outage in winter:

Carry these items on hand

• Flashlight
• First-aid kit
• Candles and matches
• Battery-operated radio
• Supply of food and water

Be sure you also follow these tips

Layer up - Dress warmly in several layers if losing electric also means you lose your heat. The more layers, the more body heat you will generate.

Stay in one room - Move to one room in your home (preferably on the south side of your home where there’s more sunlight or a room where you have a fireplace). You’ll feel much safer and warmer, especially if there are few windows to create a draft.

Run the water - Run a stream of water in your bathrooms and kitchen to prevent pipes from freezing during the storm. But if you can insulate your pipes as a preventative measure, you won’t have to worry as much about the possibility of frozen pipes.

Talk to neighbors - Communicate with your neighbors about the electricity in their home. It’s possible they have a backup generator or did not lose power. The more you stay in touch, the better you are all able to help each other.

Remember, if you run into any plumbing issues this winter, Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter is just a phone call away! We are here for your emergency needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website to learn more about our services.