Act Now to Prepare Yourself for Storms
April showers bring May flowers — and potential power outages. Take action now to stay safe and minimize their impact.
Get those trees trimmed
Falling tree limbs can cause property damage and power outages. Trim trees near your home, but never cut branches within 10 feet of power lines yourself. Give PEC a call at 888-554-4732, and one of our trained and certified professionals will handle it for free.
Develop a plan
Create a plan of action with your family in case of a prolonged outage. Prepare a readiness kit with essential items, including first aid supplies, a cellphone, a flashlight, one gallon of water per person, and air-activated heat packs. Also, be sure you know when and where to seek shelter if needed.
Let us know how we can contact you
If we have your mobile phone number, we can send you important text alerts. Log in to add it to your account — learn how on the next page. When your number is up to date, you can report your outage by texting “OUTAGE” to 25022. Message and data rates may apply.
Ensure your food stays a safe temperature
Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed during an outage. Food can stay cold for about four hours in a fridge and 48 hours in a freezer. Use appliance thermometers to monitor the temperature.
Protect your electronics
Unplug your devices or switch off the power strip or surge protector during a storm or outage to protect them from surges. After power is restored, wait a few minutes before turning them back on.
Monitor your outage
Report your outage and track it in real time at map.myPEC.com. If you reported it via text, you’ll receive messages with any available updates.
For more, visit myPEC.com/weather.
