Have an emergency plan if someone in your household relies on electrically powered life support.

Be sure to keep emergency supplies such as flashlights & extra batteries in a place that’s easily accessible in the dark. Remember to have a non-electric can opener and a back-up battery for your cordless phone.

When storing water, be sure to use clean containers.

Locate the main electric fuse box, water service main and natural gas main. Learn how and when to turn these utilities off. Do this if you should have to evacuate your home.