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Storm Safety

Safe­ty is of para­mount impor­tance as a storm approach­es and while it’s hap­pen­ing. Fol­low our tips below to make sure you and your fam­i­ly are safe and sound.

One of the best ways to stay informed about your elec­tric­i­ty before, dur­ing, and after a storm is to “like” Coastal Elec­tric Coop­er­a­tive on Face­book and fol­low us on Twit­ter.

Follow Instructions

Lis­ten to local offi­cials and be pre­pared to mobi­lize and evac­u­ate quick­ly if they tell you to do so.

Stay Safely Indoors

Do not ven­ture out­side dur­ing severe weath­er, and be sure to stay away from win­dows when you are inside.

Unplug Equipment

Dis­con­nect elec­tron­ic equip­ment such as TVs and com­put­ers to avoid elec­tron­ic surges and dam­age.

Avoid Landline Phones

Avoid using the tele­phone dur­ing a storm. Elec­tric shock is pos­si­ble through phone lines (unless it’s cord­less).

Watch for Flooding

Stay away from any ris­ing flood­wa­ters, par­tic­u­lar­ly when dri­ving, as there could be dan­ger lurk­ing under­neath. 

Avoid Water Sources

Also avoid water sources (show­er, sink, and bath­tub) as light­ning can enter a home through its plumb­ing.

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