If you have evacuated, please only return home when officials say it is safe. Do not enter your home if:
⛽️ You smell gas.
🌊 Floodwaters remain around the building.
🚨 Authorities have not declared it safe to enter.
Also, watch out for these fire hazards:
✔️ Leave immediately if you smell gas or hear a hissing sound.
✔️ Appliances or vehicles exposed to water.
✔️ Exposed electrical outlets and wiring.
When returning home after a power loss, follow these food safety tips:
🤢 Don't taste the food.
🌡️ Use a thermometer to check food temperature.
🗑️ Throw away food that is 40+ degrees Fahrenheit for more than 2 hours.
If there is damage to your home or belongings, document it before you clean it up:
📸 Take photos before you begin to clean up.
📝 Make a list of damaged or lost items and gather receipts.
⚡ Do not touch or cut power lines as they may be live.
Tips to clean up safely:
🌞 Wait until daylight to clean up.
⚡️ Don't touch or cut any downed lines.
🌊 Stay away from flooded areas.
🪑 Be sure to take lots of breaks to avoid straining your body.
🪚 Be very careful with chainsaws and other power tools.
💧 Stay hydrated and take breaks in the A/C ❄️ (if available).
For more tips, visit www.ready.gov If you have additional tips, share them in the comments and 'Repost' to ensure everyone in our community is informed.
