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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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