While we have shared a few home emergency resources to you all from our Investor Owned Utility partners, please see the latest “Ultimate Home Emergency Preparedness Guide” for you to reference during a power outage, weather emergency, or another event. See below for a few highlights and click here for the full article!

4 Steps to Preparing for an Emergency

Step 1. Get Informed
Each part of the United States has its own hazards: Flooding in the South, tornadoes in the Midwest and wildfires in the West are just a few. It’s important that you learn what type of weather your area is prone to so you know what to prepare for. Call your city or town hall or visit their website. Call the non-emergency line for your police or fire department to ask where you can find resources. Your public library and your child’s school should also have this information available.

Step 2: Make a Plan
Preparation is key in anything we do, from cooking dinner to fixing our car. Preparing for a disaster is necessary for the safety of your family and your home, so take the time to make a plan.

Step 3: Create an Emergency Preparedness Kit
You’ve probably heard the term “emergency kit” tossed around, but do you have one of your own? A kit contains all the items needed for a disaster in one place or general area. Having a designated box or closet — that you don’t routinely borrow from — is best to prevent you from scurrying around looking for items during urgent times of need. What should a kit include? Click here to learn!

Step 4: Maintain your plan and kit
Make sure you’re signed up for emergency alerts so that you’ll be notified if your area is affected by an emergency. Always keep your fire extinguisher in an identifiable place.