New York City Office of Emergency Management

Monday, November 9, 2015

When the Lights Go Out, Power On

power meterPower outages can occur any time of the year. As we approach the start of winter, make sure you stay chill by being prepared:


  • Contact your power provider immediately to report the outage.
  • Unplug or turn off any appliances that may turn on automatically when service is restored.
  • Hang blankets over the windows and doorways to insulate your home.
  • Be careful not to overload electrical circuits.

  • Learn more about what to do during a power outage
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