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Storm Preparedness

When severe weath­er is pre­dict­ed, we make prepa­ra­tions to ensure that crews are ready to respond. It’s impor­tant for you to pre­pare for storms, too, in order to pro­tect your life, your loved ones, and your prop­er­ty.

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.

Check Supplies

Have your emer­gency sup­ply kit read­i­ly avail­able. Review our list of every­thing you should need in the event of a pow­er out­age.

Stay Informed

Lis­ten to local radio sta­tions and watch local tele­vi­sion as much as pos­si­ble (and as long as you have pow­er) to stay on top of cur­rent con­di­tions.

Get Cash

Get a rea­son­able amount of cash. Auto­mat­ic teller machines will also be shut off if the pow­er goes off and cred­it card machines may not work.

Plan an Evacuation

Review your evac­u­a­tion plan, and map out both routes and alter­nate routes. Have the phone num­bers of des­ti­na­tions with you.

Watch the Wind

In a hur­ri­cane, all win­dows need to be cov­ered with pre-cut ply­wood or installed shut­ters. Tape does not pro­vide pro­tec­tion.

Fill Your Gas Tank

Fill your gas tank before a storm arrives, as gas pumps do not work if elec­tric­i­ty is out unless the sta­tion has a gen­er­a­tor.

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