Winter storms often cause power outages.

Here are some tips from Liberty Utilities to handle being without power:

• Keep all doors closed to keep the heat inside.
• Dress warmly and stay together in the same room or area. 
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible. 
• Turn off all appliances, including computers and peripherals, especially those that generate heat. This helps prevent hazards or damage when service is restored.
• Turn off all lights except one inside your home/business and one outside. The inside light lets you see and the outside light lets Liberty Utilities’ crews know when the power is back on.
• When power has been restored, conserve electricity in the first hours to prevent further outages.
• Do not use electric stoves or clothes dryers in the first hour after restoration.