Plug Into Safety
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
Winter in Indiana often brings weather conditions that can create travel hazards and electrical dangers. Follow these tips to stay safe.
POWER LINE SAFETY
If you encounter downed lines:
- Stay at least 35 feet away — about the length of three cars.
- Never touch the line or anything touching it.
- Call 911 immediately and warn others to keep clear.
- Always assume the line is live and dangerous.
POWER OUTAGES
- Conserve heat by keeping doors closed to unused rooms and limiting trips outside.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to help food last longer.
EMERGENCY KITS
AT HOME
Stock at least two weeks of supplies, including:
- Bottled water
- Nonperishable food
- Emergency blankets
- First aid supplies
- Flashlights
- A battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- Extra batteries
- Basic toiletries
FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Pack at least three days of essentials such as:
- Blankets
- Warm clothes
- Jumper cables
- Bottled water
- Nonperishable food
- Sand or cat litter for traction
- Backup batteries
- Phone chargers
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