We all do (dream of that white Christmas) but in the case of the predicted storm headed our way, it sounds more like a nightmare. Hundreds of people in Nebraska will not be able to get to Grandma's house for Christmas.
It's time to prepare. Depending on your circumstances and the nature of the emergency, the first important decision is whether you stay where you are or find another place to stay until electric service is restored. You should understand and plan for both possibilities. Dawson Public Power District cannot predict when service will be restored. Use common sense and available information to determine if there is an immediate danger. In any emergency, local authorities may or may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do.
We advise customers to have plenty of food and water on hand, extra batteries, flashlights and a portable radio. Kerosene space heaters and wood/corn/pellet burning stoves are nice but you should be extra cautious when using one in your home. Proper ventilation is very important.
One of the most important things to do is to check on friends, neighbors and family members affected by an outage to ensure they are ok. Our elderly may need to be transported to a temporary shelter or home. Cordless phones depend on electricity to work so make sure you have at least one phone that operates when you are without power. Cell phones come in handy but must be used sparingly to preserve the charge unless you are able to charge them in your car.
Keep Dawson Public Power District phone numbers handy. Customers can call 1-800-752-8305 or 1-308-324-2386. Listen to your local radio station for updates or follow us on Twitter and FaceBook for posted updates.
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