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To report downed electric wires, National Grid customers should call 1-80 and Eversource customers should call 1-80.

If an outage occurs, disconnect sensitive appliances.

To avoid potential power surge damage when electricity is restored, unplug computers, televisions, and microwaves.

Leave a light switch on. To signal when the power comes back on.

The graph below depicts the number of National Grid US reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day.

Remember frozen foods will keep about 24 hours.

Food will stay fresh six to nine hours in a refrigerator before spoiling.

Consider checking on others who may benefit from your assistance.

Consult an electrician if your home has flooded.

Don’t turn anything on until a professional has checked.Keep warm! But burn only wood or newspapers in your fireplace or woodstove.Consider moving to an alternate location. This may be a good idea if you anticipate an extended outage, especially for those with family members with special needs.If you must use a portable space heater, do so safely.

Periodically check nearby objects to see if they feel hot.Ĭheck to make sure it has an Underwriters Laboratories safety label and an automatic shutoff device that turns the heater off if it tips over or becomes too hot.