What Kind of Supplies Should I Stock for a Power Outage in Hibbing?

4/11/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in St. Louis County.

Have you checked your stock of emergency supplies lately? Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing responds to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day and sometimes the power is knocked out by storm damage. Minnesota Power urges residents to be prepared in the event of a power outage as follows:

• Keep at least one flashlight for each household member, a battery-powered radio, and extra batteries in an accessible place
• During cold weather, have extra clothing layers, warm footwear, hats, gloves, and blankets and/or sleeping bags available
• Be prepared to move to a location with power and heat during an extended power outage in extreme cold

Here are some power outage tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows
• Do not use a gas stove to heat your home
• Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
• Use alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or power-dependent medical devices
• If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling
• Check on neighbors

Call Us Today!

When you have a power outage from storm damage in your home or commercial business in Hibbing, our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing will restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

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