停电
Extended power outages or other utility disruptions i.e.水、通讯等., may impact the whole community 和 the economy. This could be of a short duration or for a sustained length of time. A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly. A power outage or utility disruption may:
- Disrupt communications, water, 和 transportation.
- Close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks, 和 other services.
- Cause food spoilage 和 water contamination.
- 防止使用医疗器械.
停电时保护自己:
- 保持冰柜和冰箱关闭.
- Only use generators outdoors 和 away from windows.
- 不用煤气炉给家里供暖吗.
- Disconnect appliances 和 electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.
- Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.
- If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling.
- 看看室友、朋友、邻居.
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A POWER OUTAGE THREATENS:
现在该做什么:准备
- Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity.
- Talk to your medical provider about a power outage plan for medical devices powered by electricity 和 refrigerated medicines. Find out how long medication can be stored at higher temperatures 和 get specific guidance for any medications that are critical for life.
- Plan for batteries 和 other alternatives to meet your needs when the power goes out.
- Sign up for local alerts 和 warning systems. 监测天气报告.
- Determine whether your cellular telephone will work in a power outage 和 how long battery backup will last.
- Review the supplies that are available in case of a power outage or a utility disruption. 手电筒有备用电池吗. 有足够的不易腐烂的食物和水吗.
- Use a thermometer in the refrigerator 和 freezer so that you can know the temperature when the power is restored. Throw out food if the temperature is 40 degrees or higher.
- Keep mobile phones 和 other electric equipment charged 和 vehicle gas tanks full.
- Back up your digital media frequently using the cloud or other media storage device.
期间该做什么:生存
- 保持冰柜和冰箱关闭. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. 如有必要，使用加冰的冷却器. 用温度计监测温度.
- Maintain food supplies that do not require refrigeration.
- 避免一氧化碳中毒. 发电机, 营地炉灶, or charcoal grills should always be used outdoors 和 at least 20 feet away from windows. Never use a gas stovetop or oven to heat your home.
- 看看你的室友，朋友. 和邻居. Older adults 和 young children are especially vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
- Go to a community location with power if heat or cold is extreme.
- Turn off or disconnect appliances, equipment, or electronics. Power may return with momentary “surges” or “spikes” that can cause damage.
事后该怎么做:注意安全
- 当你有疑问的时候，把它扔掉! Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40 degrees or higher for two hours or more, 或者有一种不寻常的气味, color, 或纹理.
- 如果停电超过一天, discard any medication that should be refrigerated, 除非药品标签上另有说明. If a life depends on the refrigerated drugs, consult a doctor or pharmacist 和 use medicine only until a new supply is available.
